Medical Dosimetrist- Certified - Macomb Hospital - Hybrid -40 Hours - Days
About the position The medical dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment, is cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy and has the education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist. Must be able to understand the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to derive computerized treatment plans and communicate these aspects to the Radiation Oncologist for plan approval, and to the Radiation Therapist for plan implementation. Performs routine duties independent of supervision but consults with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required. Operates and performs quality assurance, under the direction of the Medical Physicist, on the treatment planning computer. Has working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Has the ability to interpret and execute treatment plans as defined in relevant treatment protocols. Must possess mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus and be able to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts to facilitate the treatment planning process. Responsibilities • Generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist. • Understand technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to derive computerized treatment plans. • Communicate treatment plans to the Radiation Oncologist for approval and to the Radiation Therapist for implementation. • Perform routine duties independently while consulting with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required. • Operate and perform quality assurance on the treatment planning computer under the direction of the Medical Physicist. • Interpret and execute treatment plans as defined in relevant treatment protocols. Requirements • Graduate of a formally organized hospital or college affiliated medical dosimetry program with clinical and classroom curriculum, totaling at least 12 months of study, training, and experience. • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree with a major in the physical or biological sciences or registered radiation therapy technologist, with 18 months of on-the-job training in medical dosimetry. • Associate of Science, a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in a field other than physical or biological sciences, with on-the-job training in medical dosimetry and a minimum of two years of supervised work experience. Nice-to-haves • Ability to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts. • Strong mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus. Benefits • Competitive health plan options including CDHPs, PPO, and HMO plans. • Dental and eye care coverage. • Tuition assistance. • Family forming benefits. • Discounts to dozens of businesses. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job