Dosimetrist

Cleveland Clinic

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated, state-of-the-art medical campus that includes Diagnostic Centers, Outpatient Surgery and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. As a Dosimetrist in the Radiation Oncology Department, you will utilize computer-aided technology to create radiation treatment plans, calculate radiation doses and dose distributions and assist in setting up complex treatments. Your work ensures patients have the best treatment options for their unique diagnosis and individual needs to support the best possible outcomes. On this team, you will work alongside a mentor for ongoing support and easy integration into the team and have the chance to work a flexible, hybrid schedule. There are various opportunities to enhance your skills each day in this role and move into other roles such as Senior Dosimetrist. A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM, with a 40% work-from-home schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Mathematics or Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university
Supplemental training leading toward the CMD certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board
Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board within 48 months of hire
Completion of a well-regarded training program
Knowledge of simulation processes and treatment planning paradigms (e.g., forward planning and IMRT planning, brachytherapy planning, in-vivo dosimetric measurements, and verify and record systems)
Ability to use sophisticated computer and software, analytical thinking and manual dexterity

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board or equivalent

Responsibilities

Design plans for radiation treatment by conferring with the attending radiation oncologist.
Obtain final plan approval from the attending radiation oncologist and submit the approved plan to a medical physicist for review.
Calculate the values of necessary parameters (e.g., monitor unit, gantry angle, MLC settings, etc.) to deliver the prescribed radiation dose and dose distributions and may calculate special dose measurements (e.g., TLD in-vivo measurements).
Bill for calculations, plans and custom MLC per patient according to department and CCF policy and procedures.
Supervise complex treatment set ups and special case setups in the CT simulator.
Prepare all technical documentation required for treatment set up and record completion.
Review patient treatment records for weekly checks.
Participate in department quality assurance meetings, initiatives and implementation of initiatives, including general CCF quality improvements.
Participate in department and professional education and training, department meetings, peer review and chart rounds.
Assist section leader in training and implementation of new modalities and procedures.