Dosimetrist
St. Luke's Health System
Boise, ID
Flexible
$38-62/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- ShiftFlexible
Pay
Benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Discount program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Employee assistance programs
- Continuing Education
- Medical benefits
- 403b retirement plan
- Dental benefits
- Sick pay
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Start date within 180 days
- Eligible to work in US
Description
St. Luke's Health System in Boise, Idaho is seeking a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Dosimetrist to work with our highly collaborative and patient-focused team at St. Luke's Cancer Institute. The selected individual will be joining a team of six dosimetrists in an Aria/Eclipse environment. We are seeking someone familiar with all types of planning, including special procedures.This role offers great work/life balance, retirement and health-care benefits, PTO, and possible sign-on and relocation bonuses.
Responsibilities
- Plans external beam treatments under the direction of the radiation oncologist and medical physicist.
- Contours normal anatomy on medical images and performs registration of multiple imaging modalities under the direction of the radiation oncologist. Reviews doses to targets and critical structures with the radiation oncologist.
- Participates in the development and implementation of new treatment/immobilization techniques. May include bolus and custom shielding.
- Assists with simulations, fabrication of treatment devices, and consultation on complex cases. Provides consultation to radiation therapists on patient setups, treatments, and simulations.
- Completes all pertinent documentation of treatment plans, patient dose calculations, special treatment instructions, and charges.
- Consults on fabrication of custom treatment devices with therapists
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Technologies
- 5 matched Varian TrueBeam Linacs
- 1 Varian STx TrueBeam with HDMLC
- Bravos Afterloader
- ExacTrac Dynamic Precision Patient Monitoring System
- 4 CT simulators with Varian RGSC 4DCT
Software
- Aria Record & Verify
- Eclipse 16.1 (v.18 in Fall 2024)
- RapidPlan
- MCO
- GPU Computing
- Brainlab
- Cranial
- Multimets
- Radformation
- AutoContour
- ClearCheck
- Mobius
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or 4 years additional work experience in dosimetry in lieu of degree.
- Experience: 0 years in radiation oncology setting.
- Licenses/Certifications: Certified medical dosimetrist.
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.
Employer
St. Luke's Health System
About Boise, ID
- Boise's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- Boise experiences hot summers with average highs around 90°F and cold winters with average lows around 20°F.
- It also gets around 20 inches of snow per year.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Boise, and they are relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas.
- Boise is fairly car-friendly with easy navigation and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses and a downtown Boise circulator.
- Boise has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities.
- The age range is varied, with a growing population of young professionals and families.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
- Boise has a large population of travel nurses due to its thriving healthcare industry.
- Boise offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants, including farm-to-table dining.
- It also has a thriving art and music community, with numerous galleries, live music venues, and music festivals.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby mountains.