Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist

Gennte Technologies; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Free Parking

Paid time off

Education assistance

403(b) with employer matching

Wellness Program

Job summary

Gennte Technologies in Grand Junction, CO seeks a qualified Medical Dosimetrist to plan radiation therapy treatments and supervise therapists in implementing plans.

Responsibilities include data acquisition for contours, CT scans, port films, and performing dosimetry calculations. Candidates must have a High School diploma with 3 years dosimetry experience and be a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (AAMD). Housing may be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of dosimetry experience under supervision.
• Credentialed as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist by the American Association of Medical Dosimetry.

Responsibilities

• Plans treatment techniques that deliver prescribed dosage of radiation.
• Obtains and/or supervises obtaining patient data for contours, localization files, CT scans and port films.
• Coordinates simulations with tumor localization procedures.
• Enters dosage calculations in patients' radiation therapy chart.
• Supervises therapists in the implementation of treatment plans.
• Completes and/or assists in planning and building beam modifying devices.
• Obtains localization films for intracavity insertions, calculates isodose distributions and prepares sources for loading.
• Assists in other brachytherapy procedures.
• Coordinates radiation room surveys for intracavity or interstitial procedures.
• Assists with maintaining radioactive sources.
• Provides technical assistance to the Radiation Physicist.

Skills

Dosimetry experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Dosimetrist (AAMD)

Job description

System/Equipment

• Eclipse Treatment Planning, Mosaiq Record & Verify, Radformation, RadCalc and Mobius.

Responsibilities

• Plans treatment techniques that deliver prescribed dosage of radiation.
• Obtains and/or supervises obtaining patient data for taking patient contours, localization files, CT scans and port films.
• Coordinates simulations with tumor localization procedures.
• Enters dosage calculations in patients' radiation therapy chart.
• Supervises therapists in the implementation of treatment plans.
• Completes and/or assists in planning and building beam modifying devices.
• Obtains localization films for intracavity insertions, calculates isodose distributions and prepares sources for loading. Assists in other brachytherapy procedures.
• Responsible for radiation room surveys of patients having intracavity or interstitial procedures.
• Assists with maintaining radioactive sources.
• Provides technical assistance to the Radiation Physicist.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of dosimetry experience under the supervision of a dosimetrist, medical physicist or radiation oncologist or equivalency.
• Credentialed as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist by the American Association of Medical Dosimetry.

Compensation

• $69.00 $79.35 per hour, depending on education and experience.
• Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Free Parking
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Wellness Program
• Additional benefits based on employment status
• Housing