Dosimetrist-QHC/ELM-QU32

-Works with technical staff during patient simulation, when required.

-Generates treatment plan as per physician’s prescription in consultation with physicist.

-Performs independent plan check using the established method of the department.

-Transfers approved plan data to the record and verify system and verify data consistency with the approved plan.

-Assists in setting up difficult treatment fields in the machine for the first treatment, when required.

-Performs weekly chart-check.

-Attends weekly chart-round.

-Assists preparation and loading of sealed sources for brachytherapy application.

-Assists in brachytherapy procedure.

-Assists planning and fabrication of blocks/cutouts, when needed.

-Performs measurements, when needed.

-Assists machine commissioning, acceptance testing, QA, etc.

-Assists data acquisition, data modeling and commissioning, etc.

-Prepares documentation, forms, etc.

-Follows patient’s confidentiality requirements.

-Maintains department quality assurance protocols.

-Maintains functionality of the planning system and peripherals.

-Completes required continued education and training.

-Provides emergency dosimetry coverage, when warranted.

-Follows departmental policies and procedures.

-Radiation hazards exists, but presents no problems if all radiation safety measures are followed.

-Multiple safety and mechanical interlocks are present as required by law.

-Bachelor of Science in physical or biological sciences is desired. 

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