Certified Dosimetrist

Banner Health • Sun City, AZ

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Banner Health MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist. Banner Health is a full partner in the MD Anderson Cancer Network, which provides our dosimetrists with the opportunity to participate in weekly chart rounds with the team in Houston to review plans in a collaborative arena. MD Anderson has been ranked as the No. 1 hospital for cancer care in the nation in 2018-2021 by U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Hospitals” survey. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm. No weekends or Holidays Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional health care to the communities in the northwest area of metro-Phoenix for over five decades. Today, our 410-bed acute-care hospital is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Arizona’s Best Hospitals. Banner Boswell offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, vascular, thoracic, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, and inpatient wound management. We've earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest quality award for CABG & aortic valve replacement and the Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center. This position prepares radiation therapy treatment plans as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. Performs needed assessment, care and treatment planning for patient population.

Requirements

• Certified as a Medical Dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB).
• BLS Certification.
• Knowledge as typically obtained through 2 years experience in dosimetry.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs computer and manual treatment planning as prescribed by the physician for patients requiring radiation therapy treatments. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.
• Calculates all initial treatment doses and reviews calculations of treatment and doses performed by the therapist. Monitors patient's dosimetric calculations and ensures the safe administration of therapeutic radiation treatments.
• Works collaboratively with staff and physicians to develop treatment plans, discuss diagnosis and desired treatment results. May act as a dosimetry resource for staff. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
• Responsible for the review of diagnostic information to produce the development of an optimized treatment plan. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.
• Participates as required in all aspects of radiation therapy planning and treatments Performs and/or assists in radiographic simulations. Responsible for the fabrication of shielding blocks.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to radiation safety policies. Ensures the safe receipt, administration, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials utilizing ALARA principles.
• Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
• Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department by performing other duties as assigned.
• Independently performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/hospital policies, procedures and protocols to patients. Internal customers: All levels of radiation oncology and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees