Dosimetrist

Cancer Specialists•Fleming Island, FL

About The Position

Cancer Specialists of North Florida is recruiting an experienced Dosimetrist for its busy Radiation Department. The Dosimetrist charts radiation treatment plans, determines treatment dimensions, and promotes implementation of treatment plans for radiation therapy patients. The role includes participating in simulation, dose computations, isodose planning, immobilization, and other treatment-planning activities for external beam radiation therapy and interstitial brachytherapy. Travel is required to any location providing radiation services to patients. The position is full time, with clinic locations in Jacksonville, Fleming Island, and Saint Augustine, Florida. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Dosimetry.
One year of experience as a Jr. Dosimetrist.
Certified Medical Dosimetrist.
Licensure from the State of Florida.
Knowledge of 3D treatment planning, isodose planning, irregular-field dose calculations, and simple dose calculations.
Thorough familiarity with the physical and geometric characteristics of radiation equipment and radioactive sources.
Ability to travel to locations that provide radiation services to patients.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of IMRT treatment planning and CT simulation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise simulator and treatment-planning activities carried out by radiation therapists to help ensure safe, accurate, and quality radiation therapy as it applies to dosimetric functions.
Work with Radiation Oncologists and the radiation physicist to plan radiation therapy, including performing dose distributions and dosage calculations and constructing treatment devices.
Assist with localization procedures using CT or conventional radiographic techniques.
Obtain patient contours and assist in outlining anatomical structures and target volumes in three dimensions.
Collaborate with physicians to plan radiation treatments.
Determine treatment time or monitor settings needed to deliver prescribed doses.
Prepare treatment aids and beam-modifying devices, including head holders, molds, shields, cradles, and compensators.
Verify treatment plans through simulation using CT or conventional radiographic techniques.
Assist therapists in implementing treatment plans.
Keep records and document treatment parameters for patients receiving radiation therapy.
Maintain inventory of radioactive substances.
Enter treatment parameters in the record/verify system.
Perform routine quality control, including weekly chart checks and chart rounds.
Provide education and treatment-planning instruction to staff and students as required.
Participate in clinical research to develop and implement new treatment techniques.
Observe safety and health regulations and ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.
Perform work in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.