Sr Dosimetrist
About The Position
Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s. U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus. Job Summary and Responsibilities Patient treatment planning, calculations of dose for radiation therapy. Calculates distribution of doses for Radiation Therapy treatments including 3-D, IMRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT for external beam treatments. Calculates plans for HDR and other brachytherapy procedures. Assists in orientation and training new dosimetrist(s) and radiation therapist(s). Provides support and problem solving with complex treatment set-ups to the Simulator/Lead Therapist. Assists physicists in data collection and quality checks. Assists physics team in quality improvement methodologies and measuring machine dose. Assists physicist in performing checks and calibrations on various radiation therapy equipment. Assists in instruction and training of Radiation Therapists in physics, dosimetry and related mathematics. Offers suggestions and assists the Radiation Oncologist for optimal treatment planning procedures and protocols. Plans patient treatments for external beam radiation. Performs plan verification via independent second checks of monitor units and beam parameters Accurately calculates electron beam monitor unit settings Performs hand calculations Utilizes computer program if applicable Assists the simulation therapist and advises the therapist on setup issues and requirements
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree
- Five years experience as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist
- Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Nice To Haves
- Masters Degree
- One year as a Radiation Therapist
Responsibilities
- Patient treatment planning, calculations of dose for radiation therapy.
- Calculates distribution of doses for Radiation Therapy treatments including 3-D, IMRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT for external beam treatments.
- Calculates plans for HDR and other brachytherapy procedures.
- Assists in orientation and training new dosimetrist(s) and radiation therapist(s).
- Provides support and problem solving with complex treatment set-ups to the Simulator/Lead Therapist.
- Assists physicists in data collection and quality checks.
- Assists physics team in quality improvement methodologies and measuring machine dose.
- Assists physicist in performing checks and calibrations on various radiation therapy equipment.
- Assists in instruction and training of Radiation Therapists in physics, dosimetry and related mathematics.
- Offers suggestions and assists the Radiation Oncologist for optimal treatment planning procedures and protocols.
- Plans patient treatments for external beam radiation.
- Performs plan verification via independent second checks of monitor units and beam parameters
- Accurately calculates electron beam monitor unit settings
- Performs hand calculations
- Utilizes computer program if applicable
- Assists the simulation therapist and advises the therapist on setup issues and requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
