Dosimetrist - FT, Days
About the position Responsibilities • Independently creates radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities. • Interprets and delineates anatomy and anatomical positioning on various imaging modalities. • Performs or assists in the planning of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices. • Performs or assists in the planning of the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices. • Supervises the therapist staff in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables. • Accurately documents treatment planning and quality assurance tasks. • Accurately codes for technical treatment planning and quality assurance tasks. • Performs general computerized tasks, such as word processing, using spreadsheets, moving and altering files and directories, and performing data backup. • May assist in intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures and in the subsequent manual and/or computer calculation of the dose distributions of these treatments. • May perform quality assurance procedures on treatment planning system, linear accelerator, and brachytherapy device with minimal supervision. • Provides physics and technical support to the Medical Physicist, in radiation protection, qualitative machine calibrations, and quality assurance of the radiation oncology equipment. • Teaches applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents, as assigned. • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements • Graduate of a formal Dosimetry program. Bachelor's Degree preferred. • Two (2) years of directly related experience preferred. • Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) required. Nice-to-haves • In lieu of CMD certification requirement, will consider candidates who agree to obtain CMD-Certified Medical Dosimetrist credentials within 18 months of hire. • In lieu of formal Dosimetry program, 15 years of Dosimetry experience can be substituted. Benefits • Sign on Bonus • Relocation • Remote work opportunities Apply tot his job