Senior Dosimetrist - Radiation Oncology - FT Days - 69797-1A

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Radiation Oncology

Job Description: 

UC Title: DOSIMETRIST SR

Position Number: 40834356

Reports to: Radiation Therapy Supervisor 2

Working Title: Senior Dosimetrist

Cost Center: Radiation Oncology (427150) 

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 5/30/2024

Job Code: 009007

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary: 

The incumbent generates and administers radiation therapy treatment plans and dose calculations necessary for patient treatment and in consultation with radiation oncologists and/or medical physicists. Accurately documents use of radioactive materials. Assists in teaching and training students, residents, physicians, etc. in radiation therapy administration and protocols.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: 

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits). 

Salary Range: 

Hourly Rate  Minimum   $77.22                  Midpoint              $89.54               Maximum $101.85

Required Qualifications:

Must possess valid ARRT and CRT for radiation therapy technology or BS in Physics

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Understanding of medical terminology

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays

Ability to competently operate modern radiation therapy treatment planning systems/software  & multimodality image manipulation software

Working knowledge of relevant billing codes as they apply to procedures and activities performed in an academic hospital

Advanced knowledge of record-and-verify system(s) (e.g. ARIA) and experience using a record-and-verify system in an electronic treatment chart environment

Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Dosimetrist

Medical dosimetry certification by MDCB

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Current BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications: 

Graduation from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Proficient with VARIAN ECLIPSE treatment planning software and ARIA

Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php 

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. 

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.