Dosimetrist - FT, Days
About the positionResponsibilities• Independently creates radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities. • Interprets and delineates anatomy and anatomical positioning on various imaging modalities. • Performs or assists in the planning of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices. • Performs or assists in the planning of the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices. • Supervises the therapist staff in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.• Accurately documents treatment planning and quality assurance tasks. • Accurately codes for technical treatment planning and quality assurance tasks. • Performs general computerized tasks, such as word processing, using spreadsheets, moving and altering files and directories, and performing data backup. • May assist in intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures and in the subsequent manual and/or computer calculation of the dose distributions of these treatments. • May perform quality assurance procedures on treatment planning system, linear accelerator, and brachytherapy device with minimal supervision.• Provides physics and technical support to the Medical Physicist, in radiation protection, qualitative machine calibrations, and quality assurance of the radiation oncology equipment. • Teaches applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents, as assigned. • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements• Graduate of a formal Dosimetry program. Bachelor's Degree preferred. • Two (2) years of directly related experience preferred. • Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) required. Nice-to-haves• In lieu of CMD certification requirement, will consider candidates who agree to obtain CMD-Certified Medical Dosimetrist credentials within 18 months of hire.• In lieu of formal Dosimetry program, 15 years of Dosimetry experience can be substituted. Benefits• Sign on Bonus• Relocation• Remote work opportunities Apply tot his job