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What You Will Do:

Staff Dosimetrist
Full-Time - Day Shift
Baltimore, MD

Come join the growing team and elevate your skills at the Maryland Proton Treatment Center in affiliation with the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, an NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The Maryland Proton Treatment Center, is just down the street from the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy; and within walking distance Camden Yards Ball Park, and Baltimore's famous Inner Harbor.

Why Choose the University of Maryland?

Nestled in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay region, you are close to everything. Home to world class Museums, Symphonies, Theaters, Restaurants, Gardens, Education, Research, and Healthcare. Outdoors enthusiasts will appreciate the abundant wildlife, boating, hiking, and the many State Parks. Ocean City Maryland and some of the best beaches are a short drive away. Baltimore's Inner Harbor offers a multitude of cultural activities and entertainment; from there you can take a water taxi to one of the many trendy neighborhoods around Baltimore.

The University of Maryland is an innovator in the field of Radiation Oncology, working closely with vendors to develop new technologies. At the University of Maryland Medical System research and innovation go hand-in-hand with serving the clinical needs of our patients. The department maintains a strong sense of team through department sponsored social events, teleconferencing and periodic face-to-face collaboration across the system.

The Department of Radiation Oncology currently provides clinical services at six (soon to be seven!) locations across Central Maryland, the Eastern Shore, and now the Capital Region:

• University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore
• Central Maryland Radiation Oncology in Columbia
• Tate Cancer Center at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie
• Upper Chesapeake Health Kaufman Cancer Center in Bel Air
• Shore Hospital in Easton
• Maryland Proton Treatment Center in downtown Baltimore
• Capital Region Medical Center in Largo (opening Jan 2024)

A total of 11 Linear Accelerators are available for treatment across all practice sites. The state-of-the-art proton center uses pencil beam scanning exclusively in its 4 gantry rooms, and the single fixed beam room. Each practice site is equipped with a 4D-capable multi-slice CT scanner. All sites utilize an integrated ARIA record and verify system. Eclipse and RayStation serve as the primary treatment planning systems. The Department developed and houses a Gamma Pod for stereotactic partial breast treatments. A full range of brachytherapy services are available at most locations.

Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, perform as a Staff Dosimetrist in providing comprehensive treatment plans for patients undergoing radiation therapy.

As a dosimetry team member at MPTC,

• Join the supportive and collaborative work environment as a part of the MPTC staff of 10 dosimetrists, 7 physicists, and approximately 12 physicians
• Access an achievable Professional Advancement Model which allows progress in function, skills and pay through a promotion schedule
• Receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Health, Vision and Dental Coverage
  • Retirement Savings with Employer Contribution
  • Paid Time Off, including Holidays
  • Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Accept a Highly Competitive Wage with Annual merit increases (base wage scale measured against market standards!)
• Take part in a Hybrid Telecommuting work option
• Work in an academically collaborative department assisting with research and exploring new and innovative technology, teaching students and residents creating lifelong connections and relationships with those in the field.