Dosimetrist

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports the radiation therapy department by providing a full range of physics
services including, but not limited to dosimetry, treatment planning, and
quality assurance activities. Designs treatment plans with optimal beam
geometry in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists prescription. Accurately
contours organs and other dose limiting structures. Assumes proficiency in
image registration with various image data sets. Communicates, assists, and
advises the Radiation Therapist in simulations, fabrication of custom devices,
and implementation of the treatment plan. Performs calculations for accurate
delivery of the prescribe dose. Documents all pertinent information in the
patient record. Provides assistance to the Medical Physicist as needed.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15
hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state.
We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful
work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with
a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist certification (CMD) and/or experience as a Registered Radiation Therapist is required prior to 3/1/02019. After 3/1/2019 Certified Medical Dosimetrist certification (CMD) is required within one year of hire.
• Requires ability to work independently, interpreting and executing treatment plans, consulting with dosimetrists, medical physicists, and radiation oncologists.
• Requires strong mathematical skills including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Requires ability to visualize objects in three dimensions to facilitate treatment planning.
• Requires knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Requires knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dosimetry
• Treatment planning
• Quality assurance activities
• Designs treatment plans with optimal beam geometry
• Accurately contours organs and other dose limiting structures
• Image registration
• Assists Radiation Therapist in simulations, fabrication of custom devices, and implementation of the treatment plan
• Performs calculations for accurate delivery of the prescribe dose
• Documents all pertinent information in the patient record
• Provides assistance to the Medical Physicist as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees