Dosimetrist

112 North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is seeking a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) or Board Eligible to join the Oncology: Radiation team. The role focuses on producing and evaluating treatment plans for radiation oncology patients, using contouring, image registration and plan optimization tools.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Science or Medical Dosimetry and typically one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Medical Dosimetrist or Board Eligible as required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Science or Medical Dosimetry.
• Typically requires one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce acceptable treatment plans for radiation oncology patients.
• Contouring, image registration, plan optimization and plan evaluation.
• Assist simulator technologist with difficult patient setups.
• Create plans meeting physician dosimetric parameters and obtain plan approval.
• Supervise therapists in plan implementation and ensure QA checks.

Skills

CMD certification or Board Eligible

Experience in radiation oncology

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Science or Medical Dosimetry

Tools

Treatment Planning System

Job description

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

• 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

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