Dosimetrist

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Key Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.

Requirements Summary

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Must be board eligible for the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) exam.

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About the Role

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The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has a knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology in the management of cancer or other disease process, with special expertise in radiation therapy treatment planning. The essential responsibility of the Medical Dosimetrist is to demonstrate an understanding of topics including, but not limited to, cancer, radiation biology, radiation therapy techniques, radiation oncology physics, equipment technology, radiation safety and protection, anatomy, physiology, and mathematics to generate treatment plans. Once the treatment plan has been generated the Medical Dosimetrist is responsible for communicating the plan to the Radiation Oncologist, and then to the Radiation Therapist for implementation. The Medical Dosimetrist must maintain a commitment to a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and safety. The Medical Dosimetrist must use critical thinking skills when performing treatment planning, plan evaluation, recognizing and resolving equipment problems and treatment discrepancies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be board eligible for the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) exam. Must obtain Medical Dosimetrist certification through the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) within one (1) year of hire.

2. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certified Medical Dosimetrist through the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).

2. Completion of a formal medical dosimetry program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

1. Three (3) years of medical dosimetry experience.

2. Experience with Varian Eclipse and ARIA.

Responsibilities

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1. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.

2. Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.

3. Demonstrates knowledge of and follows correct chain of command in handling challenges and issues, including crisis situations.

4. Assumes responsibility by ensuring continued professional growth of self, attending formal and/or formal educational/professional activities.

5. Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules, including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care, including variance in human resources.

United States of America (Exempt)

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