Medical Dosimetrist

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); Vor Ort; USD 107.000 - 156.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Zusammenfassung

ECU Health Medical Center in North Carolina seeks a qualified Dosimetrist to join the radiation oncology team. You will develop and optimize treatment plans, collaborating with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist to ensure optimal patient care.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or higher, with CMD certification or board eligibility, and obtain certification within 12 months of hire. Sign-on bonus may apply for eligible candidates.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• CMD certification or board eligibility to sit, must certify within 12 months.
• Knowledge of radiation safety principles and NRC regulations.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize radiation therapy treatment plans.
• Collaborate with Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist on planning.
• Interpret treatment criteria and adhere to protocols.
• Apply math and physics concepts to dosimetry tasks.

Kenntnisse

Anatomy knowledge

Radiation oncology planning

Medical physics basics

Health informatics

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Math skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree or higher

CMD certification or board eligibility

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible candidates

The medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology in the management of cancer or other disease processes, with special expertise in radiation therapy treatment planning.

Skills

• Knowledgeable in the areas of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
• Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to develop optimal treatment plans.
• Knowledgeable in health care informatics-including the resources, devices and methods to acquire, store and retrieve data. Tools include computers as well as clinical guidelines, current medical terminology, information and communication systems.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with patients, family members, and the radiation oncology treatment team as well as outside entities.
• Has high level critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Works independently, but in collaboration with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist.
• Has working knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices as well as current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies.
• Has the ability to interpret criteria and develop treatment plans as defined by relevant treatment protocols.
• Has mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus.

Minimum Requirements

• Zero to two years related experience
• Bachelor's Degree or higher is required
• May substitute degree requirement with relevant experience as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist
• C.M.D. certified or board eligible to sit for the exam. Applicants hired in this capacity must obtain board certification within 12 months of employment to remain in the position.

Pay Range

$106745.60 - $155584.00

Other Information

• Full-Time
• 40 hours
• #LI-NM1

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.