Entry-Level Proton Therapy Dosimetrist I

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Onsite health clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is seeking a Dosimetrist I for the Proton Therapy Center to plan external beam and HDR radiation using advanced treatment planning software. You will collaborate with physicians, physicists and therapists to ensure accurate, efficient delivery of prescribed doses.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Dosimetry education or Radiation Therapy background, MDCB eligibility, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a Medical Dosimetry school or a certified Radiation Therapist.
• Must be board eligible in Dosimetry as recognized by MDCB.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• May be required to lift, carry or push up to 40lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform external beam radiation therapy planning procedures and dose calculations.
• Perform high dose radiation therapy (HDR) planning procedures and dose calculations.
• Use Mosaiq as EMR and other associated software to accomplish this end.
• Work with physicians, residents, physics, therapists and other Radiation Oncology staff to ensure the patients plan and treatment are simulated, planned and treated in a dosimetrically appropriate and efficient manner.
• Follow Physician directives to create radiation plans using the treatment planning software(s) and present resultant dosimetry plan.
• Assist in Simulation process with Therapists/Physicians/Physicists as requested.
• Perform charge capture for procedures performed. Execute reconciliation of charges with documentation in EMR.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Graduate of Medical Dosimetry school or certified Radiation Therapist

Bachelor's degree preferred in Radiation Therapy, Math, or Physics

Board certified preferred; MDCB certification within 1 year if not certified

Tools

RayStation

Mosaiq EMR

BrachyVision

Oncentra

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is seeking a Dosimetrist I for the Proton Therapy Center to plan external beam and HDR radiation using advanced treatment planning software. You will collaborate with physicians, physicists and therapists to ensure accurate, efficient delivery of prescribed doses.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Dosimetry education or Radiation Therapy background, MDCB eligibility, and strong communication.