Radiation Oncology Dosimetrist, Proton Center
                                About the position
Responsibilities
• Computes dose distributions and generates isodose curves for external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy.
• Consults with Radiation Oncologists, Physicists, and Senior Dosimetrists to generate optimal treatment plans.
• Incorporates anatomical information from various imaging modalities to minimize dose to normal structures and maximize dose to treatment targets.
• Calculates treatment machine settings and documents calculations in therapy charts.
• Performs verification checks and applies quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy of dose calculations.
• Evaluates patient charts to ensure treatment plans reflect prescriptions and documentation is complete.
• Reports dose errors and changes in treatment parameters to physicist and physician.
• Assists in complex simulation and fabrication of custom treatment devices.
• Designs and fabricates shields, immobilization devices, and other treatment aids.
• Orders radioactive sources for brachytherapy procedures and prepares them accordingly.
• Assists physicist in QA checks of brachytherapy devices.
• Generates treatment plans under the direction of a Physicist or Radiation Oncologist.
• Performs patient and facility radiation surveys.
Requirements
• Board Eligible for Medical Dosimetry Certification (MDCB) with certification required within 2 years of hire.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Physics or related fields plus training in radiation dosimetry, or graduation from an AAMD accredited dosimetry training program.
• CPR Certification for Health Care Professionals.
• General knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Understanding of physics and dosimetry principles of external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy.
• Ability to operate radiation therapy equipment including linear accelerators and simulators.
• Knowledge of radiation safety policies and procedures.
Nice-to-haves
• Proton Planning Experience
• RayStation Planning Experience
• ARIA Record and Verify Experience
Benefits
• Health, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Savings with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off, including Holidays
• Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Hybrid Telecommuting work option
• Annual merit increases based on market standards
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