Dosimetrist PRN

Lifepoint Health•Ottumwa, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Dosimetrist PRN Your experience matters Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Dosimetrist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

Graduated from accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) (within 6 months)
3 years as Medical Dosimetrist

Nice To Haves

ARRT (T) Radiation Therapy Registry

Responsibilities

Devises a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation that will deliver the prescribed dose to a defined tumor volume in collaboration with the medical physicist.
Performs dose calculations and assures complete, accurate, and timely recording of all data on all charts and forms.
Instructs the technical staff in the implementation of the treatment plan.
Assists in planning of compensating filters, custom shields, wedges, blocks, and other beam modifying devices in collaboration with the Medical Physicist.
Assists in the selection and evaluation of purchase requests involving radioactive materials or radiation producing equipment.