Dosimetrist

Dosimetrist

Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours M-F
Location: Vancouver, WA (Vancouver Cancer Center)

Salary Range:$143,563.65 - $191,893.10

*Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate's applicable experience and qualifications, as well as internal employee equity considerations.

Job Description

SCOPE:

In collaboration with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist, use critical thinking and problem solving skills to develop, generate, and evaluate treatment plans using computer software and manual calculations based on prescribed target region and avoidance dose criteria. The dosimetrist may use a wide variety of patient imaging modalities registered to the planning images; which assists in the identification of physician delineated target structures and critical structures to be avoided. Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Generate radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities; demonstrating strong attention to detail.
• Identify and delineates anatomy and anatomical positioning on various imaging modalities.
• Identify the need to create compensation filters, custom shields, and other beam modifying devices.
• Perform patient specific quality assurance activities under the direction of the medical physicist.
• Complete treatment plans accurately and in a timely manner based on complexity.
• Adapt to the ever-changing technology and be open to learning new systems and techniques.
• Perform or assist in the planning of the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices while assisting and/or consulting during treatment simulations as necessary in accordance with state laws.
• Effectively communicate plan details with physicians and staff; able to offer alternative solutions.
• Consults and communicates to the therapist staff regarding the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
• Documents treatment planning and quality assurance tasks accurately.
• Transfers treatment plans, treatment parameters, field DRR's, and setup photos and notes to the ROIS (record & verify system). May be asked to understand the transfer process and verify treatment planning information post transfer.
• May be asked to accurately enter codes for technical treatment planning and quality assurance tasks.
• May be asked to perform general computerized tasks, such as word processing, using spreadsheets, moving and altering files and directories, and performing data backup.-May assist in intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures and in the subsequent manual and/or computer calculation of the dose distributions of these treatments after being appropriately credentialed by the medical physicist.
• May be asked to perform quality assurance procedures on treatment planning system, linear accelerator, and brachytherapy device under the supervision of the medical physicist.
• May be asked to perform radiation protection, qualitative machine calibrations, and quality assurance of the radiation oncology equipment under the supervision of the medical physicist.
• Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents, as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Certification: Credentials as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD); a current and valid certification as a qualified medical dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)

Our Benefits:

When you feel supported, both from a health and financial wellness perspective, you have the energy and motivation to make good things happen - whether it is caring for patients, caring for yourself and your family, or giving back to your community. That's why Compass Oncology offers a full suite of competitive benefits that support your physical, mental, and financial well-being. From health and wellness programs to retirement education and plans, we give you the tools to make great choices for your health and financial wellbeing now and in the future.

For benefit-eligible employees who work 20 hours or greater, we proudly offer the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness, Hospital, and Legal Plans
• PTO and Holiday Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Robust Wellness Program and Incentives
• EAP
• Perks
• Jeans Fridays!

For more details: Compass Employee Benefits

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.