Dosimetrist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Sheboygan, WI

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Dosimetrist performs virtual simulation and treatment planning using CT/simulation and treatment-planning software. The role measures and generates radiation dose distributions and calculations, and correlates, calculates, measures, and fuses PET, MRI, and CT scans with simulation and treatment planning for simple cases. Under the direction of a Medical Physicist or Dosimetrist II, the Dosimetrist prepares treatment plans that limit doses to critical structures by optimizing computerized plans and using treatment-planning algorithms as needed. The role also assists with implant programs and complex cases, edits and troubleshoots multileaf collimation problems as directed, records data in patient charts, and troubleshoots patient information in the medical record. The position operates equipment and performs quality assurance as required. The incumbent must provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, applying knowledge of growth and development across the life span and interpreting patient-status information to identify age-specific needs. The role requires knowledge and skill in radiation oncology equipment and software, effective communication, independent work, problem solving, and analytical skills. The position is primarily remote, with 40 hours per week. Physical requirements include lifting and carrying specified weights, pushing and pulling, performing a sliding transfer with a second person, and sitting for 70% of the workday. The incumbent may be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards and must maintain continuous intense concentration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy or a related field.
Medical Dosimetrist certification (CMD) issued by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board must be obtained within 18 months.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association must be obtained within 6 months, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Knowledge and skill in using radiation oncology equipment and software applications.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and their families.
Ability to work independently and use intuitive thought processes.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills to compare data.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist and up to 20 lbs. overhead; carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance; push or pull with 30 lbs. of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Ability to use proper body mechanics, sit for 70% of the workday, operate necessary equipment, and maintain continuous intense concentration.
Ability to work with exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards.

Responsibilities

Perform virtual simulation using CT/simulation and treatment-planning software.
Measure and generate radiation dose distributions and calculations as directed.
Correlate, perform calculations, measurements, and scan fusions using PET, MRI, and CT treatment planning with simulation and treatment for simple cases.
Prepare treatment plans to limit doses to critical structures by optimizing computerized plans and assisting with simple-case treatment planning under the direction of a Medical Physicist or Dosimetrist II.
Assist in treatment planning for implant programs and complex cases; edit and troubleshoot multileaf collimation problems as directed.
Record data in patient charts and troubleshoot patient information in the medical record.
Operate equipment and perform quality assurance on equipment as required.
Provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients served, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.