SAH Dosimetrist

Lifespan; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a radiotherapy dosimetrist to manage treatment planning for conventional radiotherapy, IMRT, and brachytherapy. You will interact with physicians to execute directives and document results, participate in simulations, and assist the physicist with chart checks and QA tasks.

You should have a dosimetry-focused background, experience with CT-based planning, and familiarity with radiation safety procedures.

Qualifications

• AS degree in health/physical sciences or equivalent; BA preferred.
• CMD certification is a plus and eligibility for board certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Contours patient, obtains separations, evaluates CT images and verifies data for simulator coverage.
• Performs dose calculations and provides isodose distributions.
• Works with physicians to optimize IMRT treatment plans.
• Assists in brachytherapy dose calculations and radiation safety tasks.
• Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Contour planning

Dose calculations

IMRT optimization

Brachytherapy support

QA knowledge

Education

AS degree in health/physical sciences

BA degree preferred

Tools

IMPAC R&V

Dosimetry software

Job description

SUMMARY:

Responsible for treatment planning tasks related to conventional radiotherapy, IMRT or Brachytherapy, and for the accuracy and quality of patient's treatment plans. Responsible for interacting with physicians to correctly carry out the written directives and providing accurate documentations. Participate in patient simulations and provide helps to therapist as needed. Assist the physicist in chart checking, special dosimetry, brachytherapy and radiation safety work and may participate in quality assurance of medical linear accelerators. Contribute to quality and performance improvement initiatives.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

• Contours patient, obtains separations, evaluated CT images and verifies off-axis data as required for simulator coverage
• Performs dose calculations, assessing information as required for each case, utilizing correct factors
• Provides isodose distributions accurately representing the patient's treatment as indicated by simulator parameters
• Make effort to produce the best dosimetry plans
• Works with physicians to optimize IMRT treatment plans
• Demonstrates proficiency with the IMPAC R&V system
• Capable to correctly use the physics related software or basic equipment
• Considers age specific needs according to scope of service: Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
• Provides accurately radiation surveys after the brachytherapy procedures or for a specific concerned area
• Receives and ships radioactive materials and completes appropriate documentation accurately
• Performs brachytherapy dose/treatment time calculations as required for each case
• Handles radioactive isotopes according to ALARA and regulatory guidelines
• Completes all necessary documentation for each case accurately and in a timely manner
• Accurately charges each patient for services rendered in a timely fashion
• Prepares custom boluses or molds as needed
• Capable of performing dosimetry measurements
• Assists physicians to solve treatment set-up difficulties
• Assists physicians with creation of clinical electron set-ups ensuring complete documentation of treatment parameters
• Can assist physicist performs machine quality assurance
• Assists in performs weekly chart checks

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

A.S degree in health/physical sciences or equivalent. BA degree in health/physical sciences or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

One year practical experience in clinical radiation therapy as a RTT and four years experiences in radiation dosimetry and treatment planning.

Knowledge of dosimetric and treatment planning concepts as applied to external beam and brachytherapy in a modern Radiation Oncology facility. Familiarity with equipment QA procedures.

Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) preferred. Eligibility for board certification is a requirement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Pay Range:

$47.40-$69.91

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type:

M-F

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East