SAH Dosimetrist

SAH Brown University Health Fall River; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health Fall River in Fall River, MA, seeks an experienced dosimetrist/RT to plan and verify treatment for conventional radiotherapy, IMRT, and brachytherapy. You will interact with physicians to ensure accurate directives and maintain precise documentation.

The role involves simulations, dosimetry calculations, isodose planning, and assisting in QA, chart checks, and patient safety. CMD certification and board eligibility are preferred, with minimum AS degree required.

Qualifications

• AS degree in health/physical sciences or equivalent.
• BA degree in health/physical sciences or equivalent preferred.
• CMD certification preferred.
• Eligibility for board certification is a requirement.
• Experience with dosimetry and treatment planning concepts in external beam and brachytherapy.

Responsibilities

• Contours patient, obtains separations, evaluates CT images and verifies data for simulator coverage.
• Performs dose calculations using correct factors and provides isodose distributions.
• Assists physicians to optimize IMRT treatment plans and solve setup difficulties.
• Performs machine quality assurance and weekly chart checks.
• Handles radioactive materials following ALARA and regulatory guidelines.

Education

AS degree in health/physical sciences

BA degree in health/physical sciences

CMD certification preferred

Board certification eligibility required

Tools

IMPAC R&V system

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

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

ABOUT BROWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England.

Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day.

Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation's first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state's largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve.

We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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