Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift
Description:
Position is hybrid (remote and onsite)
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Dosimetrist will use their knowledge of physics, anatomy and radiobiology to develop an optimal arrangement of radiation portals and exposures to spare normal and radiosensitive tissues while applying a prescribed dose by the Radiation Oncologist to the targeted disease volume.
Shift: Days
What you will do:
• Communicates and works closely with Simulation staff and Radiation Therapists on issues of patient setup and treatment.
• Communicates and works closely with Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicists in designing the treatment plan.
• Requests physics support as needed from Medical Physicist
• Develops treatment plans using needed resources and presents them to the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicists for review/approval.
• Assists with brachytherapy procedures as needed.
• Performs monitor unit calculations as needed
Qualifications:
• Certified by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist CMD, or eligible to sit for the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board. If eligible, must pass within one year from date of hire.
• Must have ability to identify anatomical structures from different imaging modalities
• Working knowledge of Windows based software
• Proof of completion of Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter within three (3) months of hire.
