University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Medical Dosimetrist II - Radiation Oncology

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • $80K — $100K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in physical or biological science or registered as Radiation Therapy Technologist.
  • Three years of clinical experience as a Medical Dosimetrist.
  • Certification as Medical Dosimetrist from the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists within one year of appointment as Medical Dosimetrist II.

Responsibilities

  • Perform dosage calculations in patient radiation therapy charts and verify mathematical accuracy.
  • Plan manual or computerized external beam treatments.
  • Coordinate treatment simulations and tumor localizations for planning.
  • Supervise and assist in planning and fabrication of beam-modifying devices.
  • Provide technical support to the Therapeutic Radiological Physicist as needed.
  • Assist in applying specific dosimetry methods to clinical problems.
  • Keep current on new treatment planning techniques and contribute to teaching.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Participation in clinical research projects.
  • Engaging work environment with patient interaction.
Full Job Description
Salary

Salary Negotiable

Experience and Education

Bachelor's degree in physical or biological science or registered as Radiation Therapy Technologist, three (3) years clinical experience as Medical Dosimetrist, and certification as Medical Dosimetrist by American Association of Medical Dosimetrists within one (1) year of becoming Medical Dosimetrist II.

Job Duties

  • Performs dosage calculations in patient's radiation therapy charts and verifies mathematical accuracy of all calculations.
  • Performs manual or computerized planning of external beam treatments.
  • Coordinates treatment simulations and tumor localizations, including Computed Tomography, for radiation therapy treatment planning.
  • Supervises, performs, or assists in planning and fabrication of compensating filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.
  • Supervises, performs, or assists in planning or production of mold, casts, and other immobilization devices.
  • Supervises technology staffing the implementation of treatment plan (correct use of treatment parameters).
  • Provides technical assistance to Therapeutic Radiological Physicist, when requested, in radiation protection, qualitative and quantitative machine calibrations, and quality assurance of radiation therapy equipment.
  • Assists in application of specific methods of dosimetry (Ion chamber TLD, or film) to special clinical problems.
  • Assists in intracavitary and interstitial sealed source procedures and performs subsequent manual and/or computer calculation of dose distributions of procedures.
  • Keeps current on new treatment planning techniques, devices, and methods.
  • Teaches applied aspects of dosimetry to technologists and Medical Dosimetrist I's as assigned. May be involved in clinical research of development and implementation of new techniques.
  • Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
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Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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