Dosimetrist
Company: E Plus Cancercare
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: February 22, 2021
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Job Description:
Description
Job Purpose:
The medical dosimetrist is responsible for designing a treatment
plan and carrying out calculations with mathematical accuracy for
the delivery of radiation treatment based on the radiation
oncologists prescribed course of radiation therapy.
Essential Functions:
Design a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual
computation with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed
radiation dose and spare critical structures in accordance with the
Radiation Oncologists prescription.
Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures by
utilizing images from one or more data sets. Assumes proficiency in
image registration with various image data sets to include CT, MRI
and PET.
Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for
portal verification and treatment delivery to include DRRs, CBCTs
and other IGRT methods, as specified.
Supervise, perform, or assist in simulations and tumor localization
using specified imaging devices including, but not limited to CT,
MRI, and PET.
Supervise, perform, or assist in the planning and implementation of
the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges,
and other beam modifying devices.
Supervise, perform, or assist in the planning and implementation of
the production of moulds, casts, and other immobilization
devices.
Supervise, perform, or assist in the application of specific
methods of patient and/or beam dosimetry as directed by the Medical
Physicist.
Applies the latest technology knowledge and skills in advanced
treatment planning techniques.
Assists in simulation of patients, using simulator, computed
tomography or other devices to accurately localize treatment area
under the direction of the radiation oncologist.
Partners with the Lead Therapists and Medical Physicist in quality
assurance initiatives to include radiation safety and protection,
machine calibrations, quality assurance of treatment plans and
clinical setups.
Checks charts weekly as needed, and verifies total dose(s)
delivered upon completion of each course of therapy.
Responsible for technical component of brachytherapy and
stereotactic radio surgery program. Assist in treatment planning as
determined by the Physicist and Medical Director.
Responsible for clearly relaying the treatment plan to radiation
therapists and assuming an advisory role in the implementation of
the plan to include: the correct use of immobilization devices,
compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment or
imaging parameters.
Provides appropriate teaching to patients and family as needed.
Maintain professional certification.
Attend department staff meetings, radiation safety committee
meetings, and other meetings as necessary.
Regular attendance and punctuality.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as
needed.
Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are
consistently achieved.
Perform any other functions as required by management.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Ability to work a flexible schedule (including overtime, and
weekends), as necessary.
Two five years radiation therapy experience as a medical
dosimetrist.
Medical Dosimetry Certification Board certification.
Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy.
Valid Drivers license & Reliable Transportation.
Preferred Skills
Bachelors degree in related field
Required Competencies
Excellent judgment, dependability, conscientious performance.
Detail oriented. Exceptional interpersonal and communication
skills. Caring and empathetic. High ethical standards. Mechanical
ability and manual dexterity for operating complicated
equipments.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee
is required to walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects,
tools, or controls; reach hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee
must lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required
by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, speech clarity, climb,
balance, and stoop, kneel, and bend.
Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is exposed to environmental risk of radiation exposure,
and biohazard exposure.
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