Proton Dosimetrist

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Proton Dosimetrist provides physicians and therapists with treatment planning, calculations, and quality assurance planning. The role constructs custom blocks as needed for patient treatment, takes required patient measurements, consults with physicians and other therapists on planning and delivering treatments, and maintains quality control. The position designs patient treatment plans and prepares dose calculations for external beam treatment planning using computers, calculators, and manual techniques. It also collaborates with radiation therapy staff, supports patient set-up procedures, maintains treatment records and documentation, monitors radiation safety, and participates in clinical research and quality improvement processes as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB), or eligibility after completion of a JRCERT-accredited program in Medical Dosimetry.
Obtain MDCB certification within 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

MDCB certification.
Technical skill in mathematics and physics normally acquired through freshman- and sophomore-level college coursework for science majors or completion of an accredited dosimetry program.
Math coursework including two semesters of algebra, one semester of pre-calculus, and one semester of calculus; coursework requirements may be waived for an appropriate amount of workplace experience in medical dosimetry.

Responsibilities

Design patient treatment plans and prepare dose calculations for external beam treatment planning using computers, calculators, and manual techniques.
Consult with physicians and therapists to ensure accurate patient information and dose calculations.
Collaborate with radiation therapy staff to assess and improve patient treatments and/or set-up techniques.
Share results and recommendations with the supervisor, as appropriate.
Assist radiation therapists with patient set-up procedures at the treatment machine and/or simulator as needed.
Complete proper records, patient data forms, planning documents, and billing information logs.
Check patient charts for accuracy and proper documentation according to established procedures.
Monitor and adhere to general radiation safety guidelines.
Participate in clinical research and quality improvement processes, as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Construct custom blocks as needed for patient treatment.
Take required measurements on patients.
Maintain quality control.