Dosimetrist-Huntley Outpatient Clinic Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Huntley, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dosimetrist is responsible for developing computer generated radiation dose distributions, calculating radiation dose treatment times or monitoring unit settings to deliver prescribed radiation to a defined tumor volume as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. At the direction of the Medical Dosimetry Manager, and on a regular basis, the Dosimetrist will conduct quality assurance reviews, conduct quality checks on various equipment.

Requirements

Graduate of a Medical Dosimetry school or a certified radiation therapist with 2 or more years on the job training as a Medical Dosimetrist.
Technical problem solving.
Provide excellent care for all patients, regardless of age, race, sexual orientation or religion.
Ability to work flexible hours (and travel for educational/training purposes) if needed.
Excellent computer skills, including use of CMS,Eclipse or, Tomo Therapy ; and proficient in Microsoft Office products; PeopleSoft a plus.
Teaching and coaching skills.
Board certified preferred.
Beginning 09/01/2013, if not board certified must be board eligible on hire AND must receive board certification by the MDCB within 3 years of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred, specifically in Radiation Therapy, Math, or Physics.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates I-CARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) in daily work and interactions.
Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so.
Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way.
Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments.
Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
Works directly with physician in verification simulation, treatment planning procedures, and patient specific radiation dose measurements, including all electronic documentation, charting and coding in Mosaiq and patient electronic medical record (EMR).
Assists medical physicist in calibration of equipment and radioactive sources.
Develops computerized treatment plan, calculates treatment doses and / or monitor unit setting to deliver dose to a tumor volume as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
Follows the dose prescription radiation dose to a defined tumor volume.
Calculates and documents dose in patients' Mosaiq electronic treatment records.
Verifies the mathematical accuracy of all calculations.
Performs computerized planning of external beam treatments.
Assists in the selection, planning, fabrication and quality review and approval of treatment devices to aid in beam delivery modification.
Assists in the planning, production and quality review and approval of immobilization devices and other treatment aids.
Provides technical assistance to the therapeutic radiological physicist in radiation protection, qualitative and quantitative machine calibrations and quality assurance of the radiation therapy equipment.
Assists in the application of special dosimetry methods, devices, and techniques.
Assists in intra-cavitary and interstitial sealed source procedures.
Performs weekly quality assurance checks of radiotherapy treatment charts.
Follows all policies and procedures established for the accurate, timely and effective development and QA of all dosimetry responsibilities.
Is responsible for thorough, and timely documentation and coding of work in the EMR and Mosaiq .
Implements and assists in the maintenance of the quality system for medical dosimetry and record keeping.
Utilizes and documents activities associated with the ProCure Training and Development Center's treatment planning helpdesk.
Participates in all internal Dosimetry and multidisciplinary meeting at the center, focusing on continuous quality improvement and measureable feedback to the Training and Development Center (TDC).
Participates in quality check list as source of intra-center communication.
Acts as teacher/instructor during orientation phases of new dosimetry hires.
Insures that all procedures are followed, verified and QA'd as they relate to the outsourcing or treatment devices, acceptance of said devices at the center, and implementation of said devices during patient treatment.
Adheres to treatment protocol standards established by ProCure for specific disease sites/stages/fields, and assures that documentation is thorough and captured electronically.
Participates in the development and/or implementation of new techniques as assigned by Dosimetry manager.
Assists in intra-cavitary and interstitial sealed source procedures.
Performs weekly quality assurance checks of radiotherapy treatment charts.
Follows all policies and procedures established for the accurate, timely and effective development and QA of all dosimetry responsibilities.
Is responsible for thorough, and timely documentation and coding of work in the EMR and Mosaiq .
Implements and assists in the maintenance of the quality system for medical dosimetry and record keeping.
Utilizes and documents activities associated with the ProCure Training and Development Center's treatment planning helpdesk.
Participates in all internal Dosimetry and multidisciplinary meeting at the center, focusing on continuous quality improvement and measureable feedback to the Training and Development Center (TDC).
Participates in quality check list as source of intra-center communication.
Acts as teacher/instructor during orientation phases of new dosimetry hires.
Insures that all procedures are followed, verified and QA'd as they relate to the outsourcing or treatment devices, acceptance of said devices at the center, and implementation of said devices during patient treatment.
Adheres to treatment protocol standards established by ProCure for specific disease sites/stages/fields, and assures that documentation is thorough and captured electronically.
Participates in the development and/or implementation of new techniques as assigned by Dosimetry manager.