Career Center

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Reporting to the Director of Radiation Oncology, the Medical Dosimetry Manager ensures dosimetry staff adheres to all established practice protocols and procedures governing the effective, high quality, compassionate delivery of radiation therapy and non-diagnostic imaging services. This manager will coordinate the daily treatment planning activities of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Care treatment locations, and will work with department leadership, radiation oncologists, partner hospital dosimetry leadership and other managers to deliver high-quality scanning/simulation services, radiation therapy treatments, introduce new technologies, minimize risk for patients and staff, improve planning efficiency, and ensure compliance with Fred Hutch, applicable partner hospital, state and federal regulations. The Medical Dosimetry Manager is also responsible for developing computer generated radiation dose distributions, calculating radiation dose treatment times or monitoring unit settings to deliver prescribed radiation to a defined tumor volume as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. On a regular basis, this manager will conduct quality assurance reviews and conduct quality checks on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with site administrators, medical directors for all sites of practice, site leads for medical physics, medical physics treatment planning lead and medical physics clinical associate director implementing protocols, policies, and procedures for treatment planning.
• Actively participate in Fred Hutch Cancer Center and radiation oncology committees, task forces, special projects, etc. related to the quality and care of RT patients.
• Supervise Medical Dosimetry staff, including management of: recruiting, staffing, training and development, retention, engagement, and performance appraisals.
• Work with senior managers, patients, physicians, and center staff to ensure quality-driven, customer-oriented workflow.
• Demonstrate commitment to engaging with diverse groups and creating inclusive environments.
• Collaborate with Director of Radiation Oncology and site leaders to provide development and corrective action plans, as necessary.
• Monitor billing activities for accuracy, completeness, and compliance, including charges entered by Dosimetry staff.
• Develop computerized treatment plan, calculates treatment doses and / or monitor unit setting to deliver dose to a tumor volume as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
• Adhere to treatment protocol standards established by Fred Hutch Cancer Center for specific disease sites/stages/fields and assure that documentation is thorough and captured electronically.
• Ensure all staff remain engaged in training and development for an inclusive team culture and capacity building for equitable care.
• Conduct regular team meetings for the dissemination of information, and role development, at least monthly.
• Ensure that all Dosimetrists hold current state licenses and other local, state, federal, industry certifications to treat patients; and are current on all CEU requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Graduate of Medical Dosimetry school or a graduate of hospital or college affiliated Medical Dosimetry school with clinical and classroom curriculum for duration of one year required.
• 5+ years medical dosimetry experience required.
• Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern treatment planning systems, radiation therapy systems and sub-systems.
• In-depth knowledge of simulation, imaging, and treatment procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to expertly use an Oncology Information System, such as Raystation. Exceptional understanding of the non-technical activities in effect in a modern radiation oncology department, i.e., treatment delivery, quality assurance, billing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibit ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work alone or as a member of a team to achieve a variety of objectives.
• Ability to adapt to an evolving and dynamic work environment.
• Ability to exercise various management techniques to respond most effectively to individual staff members, medical staff, and situations.
• Understanding of medical physics is required.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Teaching and coaching skills.

Preferred:

• 3-5 years of management experience in a radiation oncology department preferred.
• Experience with CMS XiO preferred.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $169,520.00 to $282,505.60 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

This position is a 1.0 FTE.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

Additional Information