Chelsea Market Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Located in Manhattan, The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy. The collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System brings state of the art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas.
Our team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement.
If you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of our collaborative, innovative and patient focused team, please apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume, or CV, to the current opportunity listed below.
** This position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus**
Position Summary:
The Assistant Chief Medical Dosimetrist is a key member of the dosimetry leadership team and partners with the Chief Medical Dosimetrist to support clinical and operational oversight of the dosimetry service. This role provides advanced clinical, technical, and supervisory support to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and efficient proton therapy treatment planning. The Assistant Chief Medical Dosimetrist assists with staff recruitment, training, supervision, and ongoing competency assessment of the dosimetry team. The position includes both clinical and educational responsibilities, supporting patient care, staff development, and continuous quality improvement. Working collaboratively with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists, the Assistant Chief Medical Dosimetrist contributes to the development of high-quality treatment plans and serves as a clinical leader, guiding in accordance with departmental policies, established procedures, and professional practice guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Chief Medical Dosimetrist to oversee dosimetry clinical operations, education and training programs, and research support activities.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the dosimetry staff in accordance with departmental standards and procedures.
• Monitor treatment planning tasks and workflows to ensure timely completion and on-schedule patient treatment starts.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior dosimetrists and new team members.
• Lead efforts to develop, implement, and refine new treatment planning protocols and quality improvement initiatives.
• Produce high-quality treatment plans, including all pertinent setup instructions, to ensure accurate and safe delivery of prescribed treatments.
• Compute dose distributions and generate isodose curves for proton therapy.
• Participate in complex case care, including patient localization, immobilization procedures, and fabrication of custom treatment devices as needed.
• Reports any process improvement opportunities to the Director of Medical Physics.
• Informs Director of Medical Physics of required resources for budgeting purposes.
• Ensure compliance with all New York Proton Center policies, including privacy and confidentiality requirements under HIPAA regulations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in physics or related fields required; or graduation from an approved Medical Dosimetry Program through the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD).
• Certification by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB).
• Eight years of recent experience as a Dosimetrist in a Clinical Radiation Therapy Department, or equivalent applicable work experience, is required.
• A minimum of two years of experience as a senior or lead dosimetrist in a proton radiation therapy department is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of proton planning experience is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize workflow.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and TPS, such as Aria and Eclipse, is preferred.

About the Area:
New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and greenspaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art, Iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion district; and culinary offerings are second to none. The New York Proton Center is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public-school systems in the country.
The salary range and/or hourly rate displayed is a determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. NYPC takes into consideration several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skillset, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity and other business and organizational needs.
The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Schedule: Eligibility for a schedule of 2 onsite days and 3 remote days per week following the successful completion of the 3-month probationary period.