This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
The medical dosimetrist utilizes extensive knowledge and training to produce acceptable treatment plans following the prescription of the radiation oncologist.
The recognition of critical structures, beams at different energy levels, the behavior of numerous tumors, the tolerance level of radiation in the different regions of the human body, and the ability to independently generate multiple treatment plans utilizing various combinations of wedges, boluses, and blocking techniques are critical to this position.
Duties include but are not limited to: Developing accurate and deliverable complex treatment plans and image importing for fusion during the planning process. Contour critical structures and tumor volumes. Provide input or assistance with the use or necessity of ancillary treatment devices, patient immobilization techniques and other patient positioning techniques as needed for simulation or treatment.
Assists with computed tomography (CT} simulation in a competent and courteous manner, and provides instruction as needed. Ensures CT scans are promptly delivered to dosimetry for image formatting to assure smooth patient flow.
Import diagnostic imaging studies from multiple media types and image fusion utilizing CT, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET), positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET/CT) for complex treatment planning. Delineate and accurately contour critical structures and tumor volumes utilized for development of a deliverable treatment plan through an in-depth knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and all diagnostic imaging modalities.
Utilize computer treatment software to develop an accurate deliverable complex plan (e.g., 3D conformal, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT), and stereotactic techniques), dose limitation to critical structures, Record and Verify software, and quality assurance (QA) methods following the directive outlined by the radiation oncologist.
Work Schedule: 7:00 AM -3:30 PM (Monday-Friday) Telework: This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 61273F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAV08SAJCCOE@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
claneicia.rose@va.gov · 501-257-1056
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $119091 – $154822/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-12-31.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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