Dosimetrist-Radiation Oncology Casual Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

3h • $60 - $78

About The Position

This is a casual/as needed position with primary coverage needs being on nights and weekends. Ideal candidate will be experienced in working with the Monaco treatment planning software
The Dosimetrist – Hourly reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Dosimetrist is responsible for developing computer generated radiation dose distributions, calculating radiation dose treatment times or monitoring unit settings to deliver prescribed radiation to a defined tumor volume as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
At the direction of the Medical Dosimetry Manager, and on a regular basis, the Dosimetrist will conduct quality assurance reviews, conduct quality checks on various equipment.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Medical Dosimetry school or a certified radiation therapist with 2 or more years on the job training as a Medical Dosimetrist.
• Technical problem solving.
• Provide excellent care for all patients, regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, or religion.
• Ability to work flexible hours (and travel for educational/training purposes) if needed.
• Excellent computer skills, including use of CMS, Eclipse, or Tomo Therapy; and proficient in Microsoft Office products; PeopleSoft a plus.
• Teaching and coaching skills.
• Board certified preferred, and if not, must be bored eligible. If not certified, certification as a Medical Dosimetrist by the MDCB is required within 3 years of becoming a Medical Dosimetrist at our facility.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred, specifically in Radiation Therapy, Math, or Physics.
• Ideal candidate will be experienced in working with the Monaco treatment planning software

Responsibilities

• developing computer generated radiation dose distributions
• calculating radiation dose treatment times or monitoring unit settings to deliver prescribed radiation to a defined tumor volume as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• conduct quality assurance reviews
• conduct quality checks on various equipment.

What This Job Offers

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