Dosimetrist

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a qualified Medical Dosimetrist to produce high-quality radiation treatment plans for oncology patients within a busy clinical setting. You will work with radiation oncologists to select the best plan, verify parameters, and supervise therapists during plan implementation, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role requires a CMD or Board Eligible status, a Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Science or Medical Dosimetry, and typically one

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) or Board Eligible.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Science or Medical Dosimetry as required.
• Typically requires one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce acceptable treatment plans for radiation oncology patients.
• Utilize treatment planning systems for contouring, image registration, plan optimization and evaluation.
• Assist simulator staff with difficult patient setups and ensure plans meet physician parameters.
• Consult with radiation oncologist to select the best plan and obtain plan approval.
• Supervise therapists in the implementation of the selected plan and perform QA checks.

Skills

CMD or Board Eligible

Oncology experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Science or Medical Dosimetry

Job description

Department

37303 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Oncology: Radiation

Department

37303 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Oncology: Radiation

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Full-time hours Monday - Friday.

Pay Range

$63.45 - $95.20

What You'll Need

• License/Registration/Certification Required: Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) or Board Eligible
• Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Science or Medical Dosimetry
• Experience Required: Typically requires one year of experience

What You'll Do

• Production of acceptable treatment plans for radiation oncology patients.
• Proficient with functions of the treatment planning system including, but not limited to, contouring, image registration, plan optimization and plan evaluation.
• Assist simulator technologist with difficult patient set ups.
• Create treatment plans which fulfill the needs of the radiation oncologist. Ensure treatment plans minimally meet but ideally exceed physician dosimetric parameters.
• Consult with the radiation oncologist in the selection of the best plan.
• Review treatment parameters with physician for plan approval. Bring to physician attention and note any parameters that fall outside of expected treatment guidelines.
• Supervise the radiation therapists in implementation of the selected treatment plan (correct use of bolus, immobilization, wedges and field arrangement).
• Quality assurance checks on the treatment course of radiation oncology patients.
• Proficient with functions of the record and verify system including, but not limited to, importing and exporting of treatment plans and verification that treatment plan complies with the intended treatment course. Inform physicists of unusual errors or messages.
• Verify all necessary patient documentation related to treatment planning is complete.
• Actively participate in weekly chart rounds.
• Participate in continuous process improvement meetings and projects
• Provide remote treatment planning support and travel to multiple radiation oncology departments when needed.
• Maintain daily billing for billable physics and treatment planning services.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must follow safety precautions in use of linear accelerators. Radiation Safety precautions must be followed per IEMA regulations and Hospital policies.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and radiation hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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.