Dosimetrist - Radiation Oncology

Providence•Portland, OR

About The Position

Performs isodose treatment planning using computer-based and/or manual computation to determine the optimal treatment technique for delivering prescribed radiation doses to patients. Works closely with Radiation Oncologists and the Medical Physicist to plan radiation therapy and calculate dose distributions that achieve desired clinical goals. Interfaces with information services and applies knowledge of computer applications and systems related to Radiation Therapy. The role is with Providence Portland Medical Center, whose culture emphasizes patient-focused, whole-person care, understanding, commitment, mutual respect, and empowering caregivers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in physical science or equivalent and graduation from a medical dosimetry program, with at least 2 years of clinical practice; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in physical science or equivalent with on-the-job training in a medical dosimetry program under the supervision of a certified medical dosimetrist, radiation physicist, and radiation oncologist, with at least 3 years of clinical experience.
CMD holders certified before 2011 may substitute ARRT registry for a bachelor's degree, per the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.
Upon hire, National Certified Medical Dosimetrist credential from the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.
Experience with the RayStation treatment planning system and Elekta Mosaiq system.

Responsibilities

Perform isodose treatment planning using computer and/or manual computation.
Determine optimal treatment techniques for delivering prescribed radiation doses to patients.
Work with Radiation Oncologists and the Medical Physicist to plan radiation therapy.
Calculate radiation dose distributions to achieve desired clinical goals.
Interface with information services and use computer applications and systems related to Radiation Therapy.