Dosimetrist

OneOncology

3d • Remote

About The Position

Coastal Cancer Center is recruiting a motivated Remote Medical Dosimetrist. Under the direction of the Dosimetrist Coordinator, the Dosimetrist will generate clinically acceptable treatment plans, utilizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, radiation therapy techniques, physics, and technology. The Dosimetrist will communicate with the Radiation Oncologist during the treatment planning process and participate in communicating the plan to the Medical Physicist and the Radiation Therapist for implementation.

Requirements

• Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist issued by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB).
• Bachelor of Science Degree OR Certificate/Associate degree in Radiation Therapy with ARRT Certification and at least 5 years of Medical Dosimetry experience.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
• Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to develop optimal treatment plans which include multi-modality imaging (MR, PET) for use in rigid and deformable registration, respiratory gating, and daily assessment of CBCT for dose tracking and possible treatment adaptation.
• Knowledgeable in health care informatics-including the resources, devices, and methods to acquire, store and retrieve data.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with patients, family members, and the radiation oncology treatment team as well as outside entities.
• Demonstrate high level critical thinking and problem-solving skills, to include the ability to make quick evaluation and decisions for on-line adaptive responsibilities.
• Work independently, but in collaboration with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices as well as current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies.
• Exhibit the ability to interpret criteria and develop treatment plans as defined by relevant treatment protocols.

Nice To Haves

• ARRT registered Radiation Therapy background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D, 3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and SRS external beam treatment plans.
• Perform image fusions with various image data sets to include CT, MRI and PET.
• Transfer data electronically using record and verify systems.
• Collaboration with fellow Dosimetrists, Physicians, Physicists, and other members of the department.
• Aids and/or instructs staff in CT simulation.
• Is available to respond to any changes/problems with daily treatment.
• Participation in morning meetings, weekly chart review, and process improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree