Dosimetrist (Certified) - Hybrid Opportunity!
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Director of Radiation Therapy Physics, the Certified Dosimetrist performs treatment planning, creates customized treatment aids and devices, supports brachytherapy treatments and quality assurance, and performs minor equipment and machine maintenance. The role involves taking patient measurements and contours, using computers to calculate doses and generate treatment plans, performing extensive mathematical calculations, and maintaining supplies related to the work. The dosimetrist helps ensure accurate and reproducible radiation treatment set-ups and develops computerized plans for conformal, IMRT, stereotactic, and forward-planned patients. The role also supports treatment documentation and delivery, communicates treatment information to physicians and therapists, generates patient charges, participates in quality improvement and education activities, and follows organizational policies and behavioral expectations. MDCB certification is preferred; otherwise, certification is expected within two years of employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree with one year of relevant clinical experience, or equivalent education and experience.
- Strong background in science, mathematics, or engineering.
- College-level coursework in anatomy and physiology, clinical oncology, atomic and nuclear physics, diagnostic physics, radiation therapy physics, calculus and analytic geometry, linear algebra, and vector analysis.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of health care providers.
- Proactive attention to patients’ clinical needs, strong attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an approved school of dosimetry.
- MDCB Certified Medical Dosimetrist certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist therapists with patient simulations and immobilization under the direction of the radiation oncologist and radiation physicist to ensure accurate, reproducible treatment set-ups.
- Develop computerized treatment plans and calculate doses for conformal, IMRT, stereotactic, and forward-planned patients.
- Apply knowledge of tissue tolerances and dosing guidelines established by departmental standards and physicians.
- Use the record and verify system to support dosimetry documentation, scheduling, patient alerts, and charge capture.
- Import and associate treatment plans and fields with the appropriate diagnosis and prescription in the patient record and verify system.
- Communicate necessary information about patient set-up, treatment plans, and treatment to physicians and therapists.
- Generate patient charges for services rendered.
- Maintain treatment-planning supplies, including ordering cutouts through a third-party vendor, monitoring shipping, and performing arrival QA under physicist supervision or guidelines.
- Incorporate Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities.
- Comply with Lahey Clinic policies and departmental and organizational behavioral expectations.
- Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
- Participate in departmental and interdepartmental quality-improvement activities.
- Participate in and successfully complete mandatory education.
- Participate in radiation dosimetry-related education and research activities.
- Perform other duties as needed or directed to meet departmental needs.
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Job Type
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