Hybrid Dosimetrist

ASTRO; Providence (RI); Hybride; USD 95 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

North Main Radiation Oncology in Providence, RI is seeking a Certified Medical Dosimetrist to join a collaborative oncology team in a hybrid role (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).

The CMD will develop and evaluate treatment plans alongside radiation oncologists and physicists, with a $10,000 sign-on/relocation bonus and opportunities to contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• CMD certification is required.
• Current MDCB certification is required.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a CMD.

Responsabilités

• Generate treatment plans using computer software and imaging; ensure accuracy.
• Delineate anatomy on imaging and position structures.
• Identify need for compensators, shields, and beam-modifying devices.
• Perform patient-specific quality assurance under supervision of physicist.
• Adhere to plans and communicate with physicians and staff.

Connaissances

CMD certification

MDCB certification

Team collaboration

Description du poste

Join NorthMain Radiation Oncology as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist!

Providence, Rhode Island | Hybrid Schedule (3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote)

This position is also offering a $10,000 Sign On/Relocation Bonus

North Main Radiation Oncology, a member of The US Oncology Network, is seeking a Certified Medical Dosimetrist to join our collaborative oncology team. In this hybrid role, you'll work alongside experienced Radiation Oncologists, Physicists, and Radiation Therapists to develop high-quality treatment plans that make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Enjoy the flexibility of a 3-day onsite, 2-day remote schedule while living in Providence, Rhode Island, one of New England's most vibrant and historic cities. Providence offers a thriving food scene, beautiful waterfront attractions, top-ranked colleges and universities, a rich arts and culture community, and easy access to Boston, Cape Cod, and the stunning Rhode Island coastline. With short commute times, four distinct seasons, and a high quality of life, Providence is a great place to build both your career and your future.

Join us and help deliver exceptional cancer care while enjoying the professional flexibility and lifestyle benefits that Rhode Island has to offer.

SCOPE: In collaboration with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist, use critical thinking and problem solving skills to develop, generate, and evaluate treatment plans using computer software and manual calculations based on prescribed target region and avoidance dose criteria. The dosimetrist may use a wide variety of patient imaging modalities registered to the planning images; which assists in the identification of physician delineated target structures and critical structures to be avoided. Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities; demonstrating strong attention to detail.
• Identify and delineates anatomy and anatomical positioning on various imaging modalities.
• Identify the need to create compensation filters, custom shields, and other beam modifying devices.
• Perform patient specific quality assurance activities under the direction of the medical physicist.
• Complete treatment plans accurately and in a timely manner based on complexity.
• Adapt to the ever-changing technology and be open to learning new systems and techniques.
• Perform or assist in the planning of the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices while assisting and/or consulting during treatment simulations as necessary in accordance with state laws.
• Effectively communicate plan details with physicians and staff; able to offer alternative solutions.
• Consults and communicates to the therapist staff regarding the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
• Documents treatment planning and quality assurance tasks accurately.
• Transfers treatment plans, treatment parameters, field DRR’s, and setup photos and notes to the ROIS (record & verify system).
• Transfer process and verify treatment planning information post transfer.
• Accurately enter codes for technical treatment planning and quality assurance tasks.
• Perform general computerized tasks, such as word processing, using spreadsheets, moving and altering files and directories, and performing data backup.
• May be asked to perform quality assurance procedures on treatment planning system under the supervision of the medical physicist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Credentials as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD);
• A current and valid certification as a qualified medical dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).
• 2+ Years of Experience as a CMD

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to manipulate a computer keyboard and mouse. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.