Dosimetrist
Company: e plus cancercare
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionDescription 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. recblid wxsd4xf8i0we3bv7w8bmy1lwjznvzs
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