Dosimetrist

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

1d•$69 - $98•Onsite

About The Position

Within our radiation oncology department stands a team of individuals dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for our patients. As a Medical Dosimetrist, you are an integral member of that team, using your knowledge of radiation therapy machines and appropriate radioactive sources to plan treatment techniques. You view each patient uniquely, striving to resolve any therapy issues for the possible radiation treatment. You represent the Legacy mission of making life better for others. Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy Good Samaritan features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation and more, plus Oregon’s only 24-hour urgent care that’s located alongside an emergency room, with access to emergency care if needed.

Requirements

Must be proficient with conformal, 3D, IGRT, and IMRT planning
The Medical Dosimetrist must be certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board and retain certification by accumulating the continuing education as required by the MDCB.

Responsibilities

The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation therapy planning team who understands the general characteristics of radiation therapy machines, equipment and their clinical relevance, has knowledge of radioactive sources commonly employed in brachy therapy procedures and has the training and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and calculations under the direction of the Medical Physicists and the Radiation Oncologists.
The Medical Dosimetrist is responsible for providing direction, supervision and training to the Non-Certified Medical Dosimetrists in the Department.