OverviewThe Dosimetrist is knowledgeable about the characteristics and clinical relevance of Radiation Oncology with expertise in treatmentplanning. Transfers data from the treatment planning system into Record and Verify Software and develops a treatment plan as directedby the Lead Dosimetrist, Chief Medical Physicist, and Physician. S/he processes patient data acquisition, treatment evaluation, andquality management. The Dosimetrist functions as a part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and services as atreatment planning advisor.
Responsibilities
Patient Care* Executes accurate calculations in treatment planning for the administration of ionized radiation.
* Knowledge of physics and human anatomy.
* Strong knowledge of planning and delivery of external beam, IMRT, SBRT, Rapid ARC as well as LDR plans.
* Ensures all treatment plans are verified by the Chief Medical Physicist, Physician, and another Dosimetrist prior to treatment.
* Assists with the determination of radiation dose distributions in patients undergoing treatment.
* Simulation of the patient using 3-D technology and treatment device construction.
* Ability to assist with surgical procedures for Brachytherapy.
* Documents infractions and communicates concerns to management.
* Executes accurate calculations in treatment planning for the administration of ionized radiation utilizing Varian Eclipse software.Event Participation and Coordination* Participates in Cancer Center sponsored community health screenings and events.Compliance/Safety* Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
* If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree- Required
Medical Dosimetry Certification- New Grads required within 12 months of hire. All others required at hire.
Medical Radiologic Technologists Board of Examiners (MRTBE-AZ State Licensure)- Preferred
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
5 years as a Dosimetrist- Preferred
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.
