Senior Dosimetrist-Radiation Oncology-FT Days
University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The incumbent generates and administers radiation therapy treatment plans and dose calculations necessary for patient treatment and in consultation with radiation oncologists and/or medical physicists. Accurately documents use of radioactive materials. Assists in teaching and training students, residents, physicians, etc. in radiation therapy administration and protocols.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of relevant billing codes as they apply to procedures and activities performed in an academic hospital
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Must possess valid ARRT and CRT for radiation therapy technology or BS in Physics
- Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Dosimetrist
- Medical dosimetry certification by MDCB
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Current BLS certification
- Advanced knowledge of record-and-verify system(s) (e.g. ARIA) and experience using a record-and-verify system in an electronic treatment chart environment
- Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
- Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
- Ability to competently operate modern radiation therapy treatment planning systems/software & multimodality image manipulation software
- Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Nice To Haves
- Proficient with VARIAN ECLIPSE treatment planning software and ARIA
- Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
- Graduation from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese
Responsibilities
- Generates and administers radiation therapy treatment plans and dose calculations necessary for patient treatment.
- Consults with radiation oncologists and/or medical physicists.
- Accurately documents use of radioactive materials.
- Assists in teaching and training students, residents, physicians, etc. in radiation therapy administration and protocols.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- sick and vacation time
- retirement savings plans
- access to a number of discounts and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
