XX - Pittsburgh Medical Physicist & Dosimetrist - Pittsburgh, PA - Full Time
Overview
Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting a Medical Dosimetrist to provide onsite services to eligible beneficiaries of the VA Pittsburgh Health Care System located at 1 University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240. The schedule is typically Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers.
Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with physicists and oncologists to design individualized radiation treatment plans
Use advanced software for dose calculations and treatment simulations
Assist in brachytherapy planning and support during procedures
Fabricate immobilization devices and beam modifiers
Document treatment parameters and verify accuracy of dose delivery
Participate in peer review conferences and follow-up evaluations
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Medical Dosimetry, Radiation Therapy, or related field
Certification/Eligible as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)
Minimum of 2 years of continuous work experience within the last 3 years as a Medical Dosimetrist
Proficiency in:
Varian Linear Accelerators (TrueBeam with Brain Lab and Rapid Arc or equivalent)
Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) including Cone Beam CT
Eclipse treatment planning system and ARIA record & verify system
Treatment modalities including SRS, SRT, SBRT, and IMRT
IMRT QA systems (e.g., MapCheck, ArcCheck)
CT Simulators (e.g., GE Discovery)
Experience in a healthcare system with ACR or APEx certification preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Good communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
Ability to pass a government background check and complete required VA training
All candidates must be able to:
Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
Lift up to 20 lbs
Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
Push/pull with 30 lbs of force
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.