Dosimetrist - Elyria Cancer Center (PRN)
About The Position
Under the direction of a radiation oncologist or physicist, the Dosimetrist performs radiation therapy procedures, including delivery of prescribed doses of external beam radiation and radioactive elements. The role measures, calculates, and records prescribed radiation doses and develops treatment arrangements to meet physician criteria. The Dosimetrist explains the selected treatment plan to the Radiation Therapist. The position serves adult and geriatric patients and requires knowledge of age-related growth and development, patient assessment, and care needs. Work takes place in a general office environment and may involve high stress, fluctuating workloads, interruptions, working alone, and exposure to noise, bright lights, hazardous substances, body fluids, infectious materials, adverse weather, and verbal abuse or physical altercations. Travel may be required, not to exceed 10%, including car travel to off-site locations. Universal precautions and personal protective equipment are required.
Requirements
- Certification as a Dosimetrist by the Medication Dosimetrist Certification Board.
- Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Therapy or Medical Dosimetry.
- A master’s degree in Medical Dosimetry is required if the bachelor’s degree is not in Medical Dosimetry.
- Knowledge of radiation therapy theories, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of total body irradiation practices.
- Knowledge of radiation safety to ensure appropriate exposure for patients, staff, and the public.
- Proficiency in dose calculations and equipment operations.
- Quality assurance knowledge or skills.
- Attention to detail, communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Medical Dosimetry, unless required based on the bachelor’s degree field.
- One year of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Measure, calculate, and record daily prescribed radiation doses and develop optimal arrangements of radiation fields and exposures for patient treatment.
- Review prescriptions, relevant x-rays, treatment areas, and dose calculation requirements.
- Select beam energy, multiple-beam arrangements, beam-modifying devices, and other treatment factors using computers, manuals, and guides.
- Develop possible treatment arrangements that meet physician criteria and submit them to the physician for selection.
- Calculate prescribed radiation doses based on field sizes, tumor depth, treatment unit, beam-modifying devices, and other relevant information.
- Explain treatment plans to Radiation Therapists.
- Provide care appropriate to the ages and needs of patients served, including adults and geriatric patients.
- Follow infection-control policies and use universal precautions and personal protective equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
