Medical Dosimetrist
About The Position
What Dosimetry contributes to Cardinal Health Radiation is a medical specialty that uses radiation to treat cancer and alleviate symptoms, and it can also be used for certain non-cancerous conditions. In this treatment, radiation beams are carefully directed at the cancer from a machine that moves around your body. The Dosimetrist ensures radiation machines are accurate and correctly calibrated to prioritize patient safety at Rocky Mountain Oncology Center in Casper, WY. This clinician will design an effective treatment plan by means of computer or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist prescription.
Requirements
- 4-8 years of experience, preferred
- Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
- Certification or eligible for certification as a Medical Dosimetrist
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as necessary
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Truebeam and Trilogy treatment machines, preferred
- Previous experience as a Dosimetrist, highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Designs an effective treatment plan by means of computer and /or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the Radiation oncologist prescription.
- Experience and understanding on contours per guidelines.
- Ensures dose-limiting structures are considered in the design of treatment plans and documents dose in accordance with Radiation Oncologist prescription.
- Verifies patient prescription, diagnosis, and identification and accurately designs treatment plan with care; respecting patient privacy and rights.
- Maintains proper communication with the patient and rest of the radiation oncology team.
- Reports to the designated personnel of any unusual events in plans, and assists in emergency treatments if any.
- Strictly observes radiation safety measures for the patient and staff.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient treatment plans and related documents.
- Effectively participates in Quality Assurance and Improvement activities.
- Effectively communicates with Radiation Therapists in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
- Performs calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed treatment; documents all pertinent information in the patient record and verifies the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Medical Physicist.
- Actively participates in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques.
- Ensures ongoing participation in continuing education in the areas of current treatment planning techniques and advances in dosimetry.
Benefits
- Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
