Dosimetrist Hybrid

Trinity Health • Des Moines, IA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Dosimetrist will use their knowledge of physics, anatomy and radiobiology to develop an optimal arrangement of radiation portals and exposures to spare normal and radiosensitive tissues while applying a prescribed dose by the Radiation Oncologist to the targeted disease volume.

Requirements

• Certified by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist CMD, or eligible to sit for the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board. If eligible, must pass within one year from date of hire.
• Must have ability to identify anatomical structures from different imaging modalities
• Working knowledge of Windows based software
• Proof of completion of Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and works closely with Simulation staff and Radiation Therapists on issues of patient setup and treatment.
• Communicates and works closely with Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicists in designing the treatment plan.
• Requests physics support as needed from Medical Physicist
• Develops treatment plans using needed resources and presents them to the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicists for review/approval.
• Assists with brachytherapy procedures as needed.
• Performs monitor unit calculations as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed