Dosimetrist - Radiology Oncology - Harbour View Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Suffolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is at our Harbour View Medical Center- 1020 Bon Secours Dr, Suffolk, VA 23435. Under the direction of a radiation oncologist or physicist, the Dosimetrist performs radiation therapy procedures including delivery of prescribed doses of external beam and radioactive elements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Therapy or Medical Dosimetry (required)
Certified Dosimetrist by the Medication Dosimetrist Certification Board (required)
Knowledge of radiation therapy theories, practices and procedures to provide quality care and treatment.
Knowledge of total body irradiation practices.
Knowledge of radiation safety to ensure appropriate exposure to patients, staff and the public.
Proficient in dose calculations and equipment operations.
Attention to detail
Communication
Teamwork
Relationship building

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Medical Dosimetry (preferred); required if Bachelor’s degree is not in Medical Dosimetry.
1-year relevant experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Measures, calculates and records daily prescribed radiation dose and develops optimum arrangement of radiation fields and exposures to treat patient.
Studies prescription, x-rays showing area to be treated and requirements for dose calculation.
Selects beam energy, optimal multiple beam arrangement, beam modifying devices and other factors using computer, manuals, and guides.
Develops several possible treatment arrangements that meet physician’s criteria and submit arrangements for selection by physician.
Measures and calculates prescribed radiation dose based upon field sizes, depth of tumor, treatment unit, beam modifying devices and other information, using manuals, guides, and computer.
Explains treatment plan to the Radiation Therapist.