Dosimetrist

100 Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health's Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist to support radiation oncology planning and treatment delivery in the Oncology department.

You will perform CT-based simulation, generate dose distributions, optimize treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians, physicists and dosimetrists to ensure safe, effective care. Education required is a Bachelor's in Radiation Therapy; CMD certification within 18 months and BLS within 6 months; no prior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy or related field.
• CMD certification within 18 months; BLS within 6 months unless exempt.
• No experience required.
• Knowledge of radiation oncology equipment and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs virtual simulation using CT and treatment planning software.
• Measures and generates radiation dose distributions and calculations.
• Correlates PET/MRI/CT fusion for planning and treatment in simple cases.
• Prepares and optimizes treatment plans to limit dose to critical structures under supervision.
• Records data in patient charts and ensures QA on equipment.

Skills

Radiation oncology equipment

Radiation therapy software

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy

Tools

Treatment planning software

CT simulation software

Job description

Department: 37303 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Oncology:

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday 7:30 -4

Pay Range: $59.00 - $88.50

Major Responsibilities

• Performs virtual simulation using computed tomography (CT)/simulation and treatment planning software.
• Measures and generates radiation dose distributions and calculations as directed.
• Correlates, performs calculations, measurements and fusions of scans using positron emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and CT treatment planning with simulation and treatment for simple cases.
• Prepares treatment plans to limit doses to critical structures by optimizing computerized plans and assisting with treatment planning for simple cases, utilizing treatment planning algorithms as needed under the direction of a Medical Physicist or Dosimetrist II.
• Assists in treatment planning for implant programs and complex cases; edits and troubleshoots problems with multileaf collimation as directed.
• Records data in patient charts and troubleshoots patient information in medical record.
• Operates and performs quality assurance (QA) on equipment as required.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• Medical Dosimetrist certification (CMD) issued by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) needs to be obtained within 18 months, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy or related field.

Experience Required

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledge and skill in the use of radiation oncology equipment and software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
• Ability to work independently and use intuitive thought processes.
• Excellent problem solving abilities and analytical skills to compare data.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Utilize proper body mechanics.
• Must sit for 70% of workday.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and radiation hazards.
• Requires continuous intense concentration.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward.

Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access What is access? It's offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it

Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.

Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care