DescriptionJob Summary:
- Dosimetrist II is an advanced level dosimetrist position that has a comprehensive understanding of clinical medical dosimetry. They will be responsible for designing, generating, measuring, and calculating radiation dose distributions for external beam radiation therapy.
Job Function / Duties / Responsibilities:
- Design a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and spare critical structures in accordance with the radiation oncologist's prescription.
- Assists in planning or production of molds, casts, shielding, immobilization devices, and/or beam apertures.
- Verify the radiation dose that patients receive on their treatments, having an advanced understanding of both simple and complex radiotherapy treatment plans.
- Answer questions from Radiation Therapists about daily treatment setups.
- Initiate appropriate action to have equipment repaired as needed.
- Provides technical assistance to Medical Physicists when requested for quality assurance.
- Other duties assigned by the Dosimetry Supervisor.
RequirementsRequired Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to use Varian Treatment Planning software proficiently.
- Ability to import and fuse diagnostic imaging (knowledge of Eclipse and Velocity fusion software).
- Ability to plan the most difficult and complex radiotherapy plans including 3D, IMRT, and SBRT plans.
- Ability to composite prior radiation treatments and estimate biologically equivalent doses for plan sums.
- This position has access to confidential information concerning patients and requires dependability, good judgment, and a high degree of professionalism.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including representing themselves in a professional manner.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills.
Education and Experience:
- Graduate from a JCERT accredited Medical Dosimetry School or program.
- Certification in Medical Dosimetry by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).
- An advanced working knowledge of IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT treatment planning.
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Due to the nature of our business and the use of radiation and hazardous chemicals, it is imperative that all employees foster a culture and environment of safety.
