Dosimetrist (Per Diem) - On-Site

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The Certified Dosimetrist generates radiation dose distributions and calculations under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Following the dose prescription specified by the Radiation Oncologist, plans a treatment technique by means of a computer and/or manual computations that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose to a defined tumor volume

• Coordinates and/or assists in treatment simulations and tumor localizations, including computed tomography and MRI, when indicated, for radiation treatment planning

• Assists in the planning of the fabrication of compensating filters, custom shields, planning or production of molds, casts, and immobilization devices

• Responsible for successful technical continuity of care, including assisting the technical staff in the implementation of the treatment plan

• Performs dosage calculation in the patient's radiation therapy chart and verifies mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by a medical physicist

• Provides technical assistance to the medical physicist, when requested, in radiation protection, qualitative and quantitative machine calibrations, and quality assurance of the radiation equipment

• Assists in the application of specific methods of dosimetry (ion chamber, TLD, or film) to special clinical problems

• Assists in intracavitary and interstitial sealed source procedures and in the subsequent manual and/or computer calculation of the dose distributions of these procedures

• Practices safe protection for self and patients adhering to the guidelines of radiation protection and infection control

• Detects equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent use of fingers to operate computer. Sitting for up to 7 hours per day, in 30 minute increments. Frequent use of hands for chart handling and writing. Twisting and turning of hands to operate equipment. Lifts treatment aids weighing up to 50 pounds. Carries objects of up to 50 pounds. Occasionally stoops and bends. Reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general vision and depth perception and visual monotony.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a formal university, college, or hospital-based Dosimetry program of nine months' duration or longer, or both of the following:

• A registered Radiation Therapist with a minimum 5 years radiation therapy experience, to subsequently, after hire, receive on-the- job training in Dosimetry for 12 months and one additional year of practical, supervised experience in radiation therapy Dosimetry.

• A degree in the physical or biological sciences with on-the-job training in Dosimetry for 12 months under the supervision of a Medical Dosimetrist, Medical Physicist, or Radiation Oncologist, and one additional year of practical, supervised experience in radiation therapy Dosimetry.

Must be CMD certified within two years of eligibility.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

One year dosimetry experience preferred. Ongoing training in departmental procedures provided.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

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