Dosimetrist - Proton Center - Per Diem

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Perform necessary functions on treatment planning software(s) to result in acceptable plan for delivery of prescribed radiation dose to a patient.

Responsibilities

• Perform external beam radiation therapy planning procedures and dose calculations. Planning utilizes CMS XiO and Monaco; a 3-D planning system proprietary to Elekta.

• Perform high dose radiation therapy (HDR) planning procedures and dose calculations. Planning utilizes BrachyVision; a planning system proprietary to Varian.

• Use Mosaiq as EMR and other associated software to accomplish this end.

• Work with physicians, residents, physics, therapists and other RadOnc staff to ensure the patients plan and treatment are simulated, planned and treated in a dosimetrically appropriate and efficient manner.

• Follow Physician directives to create radiation plans using the treatment planning software(s) and present resultant dosimetry plan.

• Assist in Simulation process with Therapists/Physicians/Physicists as requested.

• Perform charge capture for procedures performed. Execute reconciliation of charges with documentation in EMR.

• Assists medical physicist in calibration of equipment and radioactive sources.

• Dosimetrist will conduct quality assurance reviews, and conduct quality checks on various equipment.

• Develops computerized treatment plan, calculates treatment doses and / or monitor unit setting to deliver dose to a tumor volume as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.

• Calculates and documents dose in the patient's MOSAIQ electronic treatment records.

• Verifies the mathematical accuracy of all calculations.

• Assists in the selection, planning, fabrication and quality review and approval of treatment devices to aid in beam delivery modification.

• Assists in the planning, production and quality review and approval of immobilization devices and other treatment aids.

• Provides technical assistance to the therapeutic radiological physicist in radiation protection.

• Performs weekly quality assurance checks of radiotherapy treatment charts.

• Follows all policies and procedures established for the accurate, timely and effective development and QA of all dosimetry responsibilities.

• Responsible for thorough and timely documentation and coding of work in the EMR and MOSAIQ.

• Implements and assists in the maintenance of the quality system for medical dosimetry and recordkeeping.

• Participates in quality check lists as source of intra-center communication.

• May act as teacher/instructor during orientation phases of new dosimetry hires.

• Ensures that all procedures are followed, verified and QA'd as they relate to the outsourcing or treatment devices, acceptance of said devices at Fred Hutch, and implementation of said devices during patient treatment.

• Adheres to treatment protocol standards established by Seattle Proton Center for specific disease sites/stages/fields and ensures that documentation is thorough and captured electronically.

• Participates in the development and/or implementation of new techniques as assigned by Dosimetry Manager.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree preferred, specifically in Radiation Therapy, Math, or Physics.

• Must be a graduate of a JRCERT accredited medical dosimetry program or have at least 2 years of on the job training as a medical dosimetrist.

• Must be board eligible in Dosimetry as recognized by MDCB.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends to cover extended treatment times and to support center projects as needed.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

• Excellent communication skills are essential.

• May be required to lift, carry or push up to 40lbs.

Preferred:

• Board certified preferred, and if not, must be board eligible. If not certified, certification as a Medical Dosimetrist by the MDCB is required within 1 years of becoming a Medical Dosimetrist at our facility.

• Prior experience with the following equipment is a plus:

• Elekta CMS XiO and Monaco Treatment Planning Systems

• Mosaiq EMR software

• Varian BrachyVision Treatment Planning System

• MU Check Secondary Calculation Software

• Elekta Simulator

• Elekta Accelerators: Synergy & Infinity with Agility heads

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $63.20 to $105.32 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.