Dosimetrist

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,146 - 96,914; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Omaha is seeking a Dosimetrist to assist in radiation oncology, ensuring safe and effective treatments. The role involves designing treatment plans, verifying calculations, and collaborating in a specialized team. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in a related field and prior radiation therapy experience. Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist is required within 6 months, promoting detailed work and patient safety. Competitive hourly pay range from $47.29 to $70.35 is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and previous radiation therapy experience required.
• Must obtain Certified Medical Dosimetrist certification within 6 months.
• Required to be a Registered Technologist in Radiation Therapy upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Design accurate treatment plans using computer/manual computation.
• Verify and document calculations for prescribed radiation doses.
• Assist in simulation for optimal patient positioning and treatment planning.
• Participate in brachytherapy procedures and quality assurance measures.
• Assist in quality improvement programs for treatment safety.
• Engage in continuing education of treatment planning techniques.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of radiation oncology principles

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in a closely related field

Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist

Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Dosimetrist, you will work under the supervision of the Lead Physicist to assist the Radiation Oncologist in providing safe and effective treatment to radiation therapy patients. Every day you will perform specific duties under the overall direction of medical physicists and direct supervision of the Lead Medical Physicist, ensuring precise treatment planning and delivery. You will also be responsible for renewing credentials annually and adhering to ethical standards. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, a strong understanding of radiation oncology principles, and the ability to work collaboratively within a highly specialized team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety.

• Designs accurate treatment plans by means of computer and/or manual computation that delivers prescribed radiation doses as prescribed by the treating radiation oncologist.
• Performs, verifies and documents calculations for the delivery of the prescribed dose and subsequent documentation in patient files and verifies accuracy of calculations using guidelines established by the medical physicist.
• Assists in the simulation process to ensure optimal patient position, immobilization and adequate scans for treatment planning.
• Participates with aspects of high and low dose brachytherapy procedures that include (but not limited to) implanting of brachytherapy devices, planning, calculations, and quality assurance measures in compliance with hospital, state and federal regulations.
• Assists in quality improvement and quality assurance programs/procedures done by the medical physicist to ensure the accuracy and safety of treatments.
• Participates in continuing education of treatment planning techniques, current advances in medical dosimetry and the clinical development and implementation of new therapy techniques in the department.

Required

• Bachelor of Science in a closely related field and previous radiation therapy experience, upon hire.
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist, within 6 months.
• Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire.

Preferred

• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Pay Range

$47.29 - $70.35 /hour