Certified Dosimetrist
About The Position
Provide comprehensive treatment plans for patients undergoing radiation therapy and coordinates associated dosimetry plan procedures with members of the Radiation Oncology Team. Dosimetrist has knowledge of the overall characteristics of radiation oncology treatment and imaging equipment and is cognizant of and maintains proficiency in modern treatment planning and delivery procedures used in the Radiation Oncology, including, but not limited to 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SRS/SBRT. Exceptional opportunity to work with engaged physicians, physicists, and clinical team with a collaborative approach in order to serve the patient with high quality, safety, and empathy. Saint Francis Healthcare System is transitioning its Radiation Oncology Department to the Varian platform. The department will migrate to ARIA operating system, Eclipse for treatment planning, and will install a Varian Edge and Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator. This modernization will enhance precision, efficiency, and the overall patient experience, particularly for advanced modalities such as SRS and SBRT.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of a formally organized hospital or college radiation oncology and/or medical dosimetry program with clinical and classroom curriculum.
- Certified Dosimetrist within 2 years of graduation from an approved radiation oncology or dosimetry program
- Must be able to understand the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to derive computerized treatment plans, and communicate these aspects to the Radiation Oncologist for plan approval and to the Radiation Therapist for plan implementation.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive treatment plans for patients undergoing radiation therapy
- Coordinates associated dosimetry plan procedures with members of the Radiation Oncology Team
- Maintain proficiency in modern treatment planning and delivery procedures used in the Radiation Oncology, including, but not limited to 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SRS/SBRT.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
