The Medical Dosimetrist I must design, develop, and implement radiation treatment plans through the use of computer and/or manual computations to deliver prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the radiation oncologist's prescription.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in calculating prescribed radiation doses and developing field placement techniques, in accordance with the radiation oncologists prescription. Verifies the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using established guidelines, and prepares organ and tissue contours for patient treatment planning.
  

• Helps develop strategies to optimize treatment simulation, planning, evaluation, and delivery, in accordance with all departmental billing and compliance procedures.
  
• Participates in clinical research, collecting and submitting data. Performs basic physical and technical support for equipment and software, and stays current with existing and emerging techniques, devices, and methods.
  
• Coordinates treatment simulations and tumor localizations on dedicated devices (e.g., CT, MRI, PET, etc.) when indicated, for radiation treatment planning.

This position will be hybrid work (one day on-site per week may be required). This work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs.

The hourly rate range for this position is $67.83 - $81.25. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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