SAH Dosimetrist

Brown Medicine•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$47 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for treatment planning related to conventional radiotherapy, IMRT, and brachytherapy, ensuring the accuracy and quality of patient treatment plans. The Dosimetrist interacts with physicians to carry out written directives and provides accurate documentation. The role participates in patient simulations, supports therapists as needed, assists the physicist with chart checking, special dosimetry, brachytherapy, and radiation safety work, and may participate in medical linear accelerator quality assurance. The position also contributes to quality and performance improvement initiatives. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in their everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. The position is at Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts. Work schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift. Driving is not required. Supervisory responsibility: none.

Requirements

Associate degree in health or physical sciences, or equivalent.
One year of practical experience in clinical radiation therapy as a radiation therapist (RTT).
Four years of experience in radiation dosimetry and treatment planning.
Knowledge of dosimetric and treatment-planning concepts for external beam and brachytherapy in a modern Radiation Oncology facility.
Eligibility for board certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health or physical sciences, or equivalent.
Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD).
Familiarity with equipment quality assurance procedures.

Responsibilities

Contour patients, obtain separations, evaluate CT images, and verify off-axis data as required for simulator coverage.
Perform dose calculations and assess case information using appropriate factors.
Provide accurate isodose distributions that represent the patient’s treatment as indicated by simulator parameters.
Make efforts to produce the best dosimetry plans.
Work with physicians to optimize IMRT treatment plans.
Demonstrate proficiency with the IMPAC R&V system.
Use physics-related software or basic equipment correctly.
Consider age-specific needs for neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients within the scope of service.
Provide accurate radiation surveys after brachytherapy procedures or for specific areas of concern.
Receive and ship radioactive materials and complete the required documentation accurately.
Perform brachytherapy dose and treatment-time calculations as required for each case.
Handle radioactive isotopes according to ALARA and regulatory guidelines.
Complete required case documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Charge each patient accurately and promptly for services rendered.
Prepare custom boluses or molds as needed.
Perform dosimetry measurements.
Assist physicians in resolving treatment setup difficulties.
Assist physicians with clinical electron setups and ensure complete documentation of treatment parameters.
Assist the physicist with machine quality assurance.
Assist with weekly chart checks.
Participate in patient simulations and provide assistance to therapists as needed.
Assist the physicist with chart checking, special dosimetry, brachytherapy, and radiation safety work.
Contribute to quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.