Dosimetrist, Full Time, MMC - Atlantic Health System

Atlantic Health System, one of the largest non-profit healthcare organizations in New Jersey, is seeking a full-time medical dosimetrist to work primarily at the Radiation Oncology Department at Hackettstown Medical Center. The position will also provide coverage at other facilities in the Atlantic Health System. The successful candidate will join a team of 6 physicians, 9 physicists, and 7 dosimetrists. The position will provide support for all aspects of radiation oncology treatment planning and delivery as well as expertise in the evaluation and implementation of new treatment modalities. 

The Atlantic Health System currently has six Varian Linac, one Cyberknife, one Tomotherapy, and one Varian GammaMed Brachytherapy unit. We utilize ARIA for record and verify and Eclipse V16.1 for treatment planning along with HyperArc for SRS/SRT. At Hackettstown Medical Center, we have one Truebeam treating around 20 patients daily, with a shared PET/CT scanner with Radiology.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide radiation physics support related to graphical planning and dose calculation for Radiation Oncology patients system wide. 
• Obtain, interpret, and use patient-specific information necessary for treatment planning. This includes the physician’s prescription indicating the part of the body to be treated and the dose to be delivered. 
• Consult with radiation oncologists and therapists as needed throughout the planning process.
• Radiation Therapy Simulation and Treatment Delivery: Advise and interpret pertinent information obtained during simulation. 
• Ensure correct implementation of radiation treatment plans.
• Participate in quality assurance procedures. Review of dose calculations, documentation, and patient records consistent with established guidelines.
• Teach and demonstrate principles of treatment planning, treatment planning systems, and departmental policies and procedures to junior staff, post-doctoral fellows, and others as directed.
• Prepare and give talks/lectures/case presentations and participate in departmental staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Attend professional association/society workshops and lectures to further develop professional skills. Assist other dosimetrists or radiotherapy physicists in the testing of new procedures and treatment techniques. Including learning experiences that stretch and build capabilities by requesting new assignments (i.e., testing computer software, and evaluating new commercial products).
• Treat patients, clients, and Center employees who depend on the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of the work as unique individuals in a respectful, courteous manner, and focuses on understanding and meeting their needs.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is;  Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for  the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years 
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level \"Well Workplace\": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business 

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology,  geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.  We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of \"100 Great Hospitals in America\". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an \"A\" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services.  Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Atlantic Health System's radiology departments provide state-of-the-art imaging services that can accommodate a wide range of patient needs with the highest quality and safety. In fact, many of our locations meet image gently® recommendations, meaning we \"child-size\" radiation doses for pediatric patients. Our medical team features board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists, who specialize in breast imaging, cross-sectional imaging, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, muscular-skeletal imaging, pediatric imaging, and interventional radiology. Highly skilled technologists and registered radiology nurses provide additional expertise and support. Atlantic Health System has radiology services at Chilton, Hackettstown, Morristown, Newton and Overlook medical centers, along withGoryebChildren's Hospital and a variety of outpatient locations. Services vary by location.