Medical Dosimetrist
Berkeley, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus

Job Opportunity: Dosimetrist

Location: Berkeley, California
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide care to patients aged adolescent through geriatric receiving radiation therapy treatments.
• Must be familiar with the physical and geometric characteristics of radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly used.
• Responsible for measuring and generating radiation dose distributions and calculations under the direction of an Oncologist and/or Medical Physicist.
• Required Certification: CMD (Certified Medical Dosimetrist)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but default to higher if conflicting (none specified here, so assume standard for CMD role).
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Certifications Required

• CMD (Certified Medical Dosimetrist)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• Other certifications may be required depending on position specifics; verify with recruiter or manager.

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List, and Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List checks required and updated annually or monthly as applicable.
• Sex Offender Search required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification required (not required if highest education is high school).
• Transcript/Diploma verification as needed, especially for international education.

Licenses & Verifications

• State professional license copy required; primary source online verification within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification required for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days of start (if applicable).
• Tech certification verification required within 30 days of start (as applicable).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work).
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (exceptions apply).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella titers or vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella titers or vaccinations
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law).

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam with minimum passing score of 80% or Angoff score if higher
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam may be required for some units

Facility Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign various facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA agreements
  • Regulatory orientation
  • Code of Conduct and Vendor Training (for contracts signed after 5/31/24 or 7/7/25)
  • TB Screening Questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Religious exemption forms available for PAPR and certain vaccine requirements (approval required).

Employment History & References

• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps; must include city and state of employment.
• Employment verification required for up to 7 years; gaps over 30 days must be explained.
• Two professional references required for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates; one for per diem non-acute care.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare system providing radiation therapy services to a diverse patient population. Candidates must meet strict compliance, certification, and health requirements to ensure patient and staff safety.