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Applies the principles and concepts of radiation physics in radiation treatment planning, which includes, but is not limited to: 2D treatment planning, 3D conformal treatment planning, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) treatment planning, 4D treatment planning, volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) planning, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) planning, proton treatment planning and brachytherapy treatment planning. Participates in acquisition of patient data via computer generated data sets from medical imaging devices such as CT, PET, MR, etc., or manual methods such as physical measurements and wire contours, and incorporation of these data into radiation treatment plans, calculations, and treatment devices.

<p><strong>Position Summary</strong><br/> The medical dosimetrist is responsible for generating clinically optimal treatment plans for radiation therapy patients in collaboration with radiation oncologists, radiation therapy technologists, and medical physicists. This includes participating in CT simulation, radiation treatment planning, quality management for radiation oncology patients, and communicating with the clinical team during treatment planning and treatment plan implementation.<br/><br/><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ol><li/><li>Assists the RTT in the treatment simulation process including the use or necessity of ancillary treatment devices, patient immobilization techniques, and other patient positioning techniques as needed for simulation and treatment. Assists in fabrication of these ancillary treatment devices.</li><li>Contours and delineates clearly discernable normal critical structures and expanded planning structures using different imaging modalities. Performs rigid and deformable image registration for multi-modality image sets.</li><li>Applies the principles and concepts of radiation physics in radiation treatment planning, which includes, but is not limited to: 2D treatment planning, 3D conformal treatment planning, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) treatment planning, 4D treatment planning, volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) planning, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) planning, proton treatment planning and brachytherapy treatment planning.</li><li>Accurately performs radiation dose calculations, both manual and computer generated, for treatment delivery including the effects of beam modifying devices, irregular fields, gaps for adjacent fields, and off-axis calculations.</li><li>Performs or assists with patient-specific radiation measurement including, but not limited to diodes, optically stimulated luminescent dosimeters (OSLD), ion chambers, thermo-luminescent dosimeters (TLD), or film measurements as directed by the MP.</li><li>Participates in charge capture and generates documentation for billing in accordance with departmental policies.</li><li>Participates in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques in radiation therapy.</li><li>Participates in educational activities such as providing instruction and training to new staff members, RTT trainees, and medical dosimetrist trainees.</li><li>Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern, and support for patients, visitors, medical staff, and colleagues.</li><li>Participates in acquisition of patient data via computer generated data sets from medical imaging devices such as CT, PET, MR, etc., or manual methods such as physical measurements and wire contours, and incorporation of these data into radiation treatment plans, calculations, and treatment devices.</li><li>Ensures accurate data transfer of patient and treatment plan information to clinical systems including but not limited to record and verify systems, imaging guidance systems, surface guidance systems, treatment delivery systems, and electronic medical record systems.</li><li>Maintains a commitment to a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and safety. Utilizes critical thinking skills when performing radiation treatment planning, plan evaluation, recognizing and resolving equipment problems and treatment discrepancies.</li><li>Generates clinically optimal treatment plans utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology, radiation biology and oncology, radiation safety and protection, mathematics, radiation therapy techniques, physics, and technology. Communicates with the radiation oncologist during the treatment planning process and participate in communicating the plan to the medical physicist and radiation therapy technologists for plan implementation.</li></ol><div><p>At Atlantic Health, 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 22,000 team members. Headquarters 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:</p><ul><li/><li>Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ</li><li/><li>Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ</li><li/><li>Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ</li><li/><li>Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ</li><li/><li>Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ</li><li/><li>Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ</li><li/><li>Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ</li><li/><li>Atlantic Medical Group</li><li/><li>Atlantic Visiting Nurse</li><li/><li>Atlantic Mobile Health</li><li/><li>Atlantic Rehabilitation</li><li/></ul><p>We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.</p><p>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:</p><ul><li/><li>Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.\" </li><li/><li>Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.</li><li/><li>Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings. </li><li/><li>Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. </li><li/><li>Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.</li><li/><li>Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the \"165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.</li><li/><li>Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.</li><li/><li>Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.</li><li/><li>Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired. </li><li/></ul></div><p>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.</p><p><br/> 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.</p><p><br/> 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.</p><br/><b>Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package</b> that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted: <div><b><u><br/></u></b></div><div><b><u>Team Member Benefits</u></b></div><div><ul><li/><li>Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)</li><li/><li>Life & AD&D Insurance.</li><li/><li>Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)</li><li/><li>403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution</li><li/><li>PTO & Paid Sick Leave</li><li/><li>Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising</li><li/><li>Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave</li><li/><li>Backup and On-Site Childcare</li><li/><li>Well-Being Rewards</li><li/><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li/><li>Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program</li><li/><li>Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts</li><li/><li>Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance</li><li/></ul><p>____________________________________________</p></div><div> Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.</div><br/><p>EEO STATEMENT</p><p>Atlantic Health, 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.</p>Atlantic Health System Cancer Care offers unparalleled cancer specialists, clinical trials, innovative technology and medical treatments, and caring support services for more than 6,000 patients a year right here in New Jersey. Ourexpansive networkincludes the flagship Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center and comprehensive oncology programs at Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, and Newton Medical Center. It covers 11 counties in northern and central NJ. So, no matter where patients live or work, they can enter our community of cancer care, spanning prevention to treatment to survivorship. 

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