Medical Dosimetrist

St. Charles Health System; Tennessee; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System is looking for a Medical Dosimetrist responsible for treatment planning in Radiation Oncology. You will ensure precise dosimetry, maintain communication with healthcare teams, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. A minimum of an associate's degree and relevant certification are required, with preferred experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Certified or eligible for certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.
• Membership in national organizations related to radiation oncology required.
• Preferred: 3 years of experience in radiation oncology clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provides dosimetry services including computerized treatment planning.
• Maintains communication with physicians and therapy groups.
• Participates in quality assurance and improvement programs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Associates degree from a dosimetry program

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Radiation Oncology, Remote

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

Job Description

TITLE: Medical Dosimetrist

REPORTS TO POSITION: Chief Medical Physicist

DEPARTMENT: Radiation Oncology

DATE LAST REVIEWED: October 20, 2020

OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The Cancer Center at St. Charles Health System is a comprehensive cancer center that provides holistic care to our patients. The Cancer Center provides Chemotherapy, Medical Oncology, Infusion Services, Radiation Therapy, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition, Social Work, Survivorship and other supportive care treatments. We support our patients in the various stages of their treatments.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Medical Dosimetrist at St. Charles Health System ensures precise and accurate treatment planning for Radiation Oncology patients as well as supports the simulation process. The Dosimetrist will work in systems including but not limited to: Raystation, Mosaiq, MiM Maestro, Brainlab Elements, Radcalc, and Elekta oncology equipment. The Medical Dosimetrist understands the physical and geometric characteristics of equipment, treatment devices, radioactive devices, radioactive sources, and treatment planning. This position does not directly supervise any other caregivers.

Essential Functions And Duties

Provides dosimetry services, including computerized treatment planning, 3-D treatment planning, IMRT/VMAT, SRS/SBRT treatment planning, and brachytherapy dosimetry. Performs fusions, overall planning and related data management. Approximate case balance: VMAT = 60%, 3D = 25%, SBRT/FSRT = 10%, Brachytherapy 5%. Other modalities and procedures as needed.

Maintains clear and effective communication with peer dosimetrists, as well as physician, therapy, and physics groups to carry patients through the planning process in a timely and beneficial manner that preserves physician intent for the course of care.

Performs computerized dosimetry calculations and treatment planning to assure accurate radiation dosage and conformity of patient treatments.

Participates in quality assurance/improvement program that conforms to Joint Commission guidelines.

Participates in simulation and treatment procedures as needed to fulfill delivery of a designed treatment plan.

Occasionally assists physics and/or therapy with the crafting of special treatment devices to match the designed treatment plan.

Compiles high quality and consistent documentation of treatment plans and dosimetric processes that meet department standards and are clearly understood by all staff.

Responsible for submitting accurate dosimetry charges.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

Required: Associates degree. A graduate of a hospital or university affiliated dosimetry program OR a registered Radiation Therapy Technologist with on-the-job training in dosimetry, under the direct supervision of a Medical Dosimetrist, medical radiation physicist, and radiation oncologist.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Must be certified, or eligible for certification, by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board as a CMD. If certification is not current, must become certified within 12 months of start date.

Preferred: Be a registered Radiation Therapy Technologist by the ARRT or be qualified for such registry by reciprocity through registry membership with an equivalent organization. Registration with Oregon Board of Medical Imaging.

Experience

Required: Membership in national or regional organizations, specific to radiation oncology and medical dosimetry that advocate continuing education.

Preferred: Three (3) years’ work experience in a radiation oncology clinic as a Medical Dosimetrist, Physics Assistant, registered Radiation Therapy Technologist, or equivalent.

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