Dosimetrist: PRN

Job Summary

Performs initial radiation therapy treatment plan, calculates dosage for external beam and interstitial implant procedures under the supervision of a Radiation Oncologist and general supervision of a Medical Physicist.

What You Will Do

Designs radiation treatment plans by means of computer computation that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription.  Performs second calculation on all treatment plans to verify computer plan.

Assists with simulation for radiation therapy treatments as needed. 

Assists the Radiation Oncologist with interstitial implant procedures.

Provides technical assistance to the medical physicist in quality assurance of treatment planning system.   Ensures that the safety requirements of equipment and radioactive sources according to State and Federal law are followed.

Assists the technical staff in the implementation of the treatment plan: correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangements and other treatment parameters.

Participates in Radiation Therapy Quality Meetings.

Participates in Patient Care evaluation meetings.

Regularly demonstrates the ability to serve patients of all ages in the routine performance of duties.

What You Will Need

High School diploma, or equivalent, and completion of an accredited course in radiologic technology, or completion of an accredited course in radiation therapy technology.

Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).  Prefer RT (T.) (R.) or RT (T.).

Two years’ experience in dosimetry, completion of an accredited dosimetry program, certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).

Ability to lift 30 pounds overhead and away from body.

Ability to lift and move immobile patients.

Ability to maintain neat and orderly records, reports and logs.

Ability to understand instructions and communicate effectively in both written and oral form.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain an accident free work place, including ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of Firelands emergency codes.

Ability to comply with OSHA regulations and CDC standard and transmission based precaution recommendations and to utilize proper personal protective equipment.  Ability to comply with provisions of applicable S.D.S. forms.

Successful completion of a 180-day probationary period.