Oncology Dosimetrist

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Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the Radiation Oncology planning team who is thoroughly familiar with the physical and geometric characteristics of the radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly employed. Has had training and expertise necessary to measure and generate radiation dose distributions and calculations under the direction of the Radiation Oncology Physicist and Radiation Oncologists. Reports to the Department Manager for any departmental needs

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Treatment Planning

• Following the dose prescription specified by the Radiation Oncologist, plans a treatment technique by means of computer and/or manual computations that will deliver a prescribed dose to a defined tumor volume.

• Coordinates treatment simulations and tumor localization, including CT and MRI when indicated for radiation therapy treatment planning.

• Prepares or assists with the fabrication of compensating filters, custom shield, wedges and other beam modifying devices.

• Prepares or assists with the production of molds, casts and other immobilization devices

• Performs dosage calculations in the patients therapy chart and verifies the mathematical accuracy of all calculations weekly.

• Assists in the application of specific methods of dosimetry (ion chamber, TLD or film) to special clinical problems.

• May be involved in clinical trials and other research projects.

• Keeps current on new treatment procedures and techniques.

• Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients.

• Shows competence in radiation safety by following policies and procedures regarding the use of personal dosimetry and safe use of hazardous equipment

Training and Assisting Staff

• Supervises the technical staff in the implementation of the treatment plan to coordinate the correct use of immobilization, field arrangements, and other treatment parameters

• Provides technical assistance to the medical Physicist when requested in relation to radiation protection, qualitative and quantitative machine calibrations and quality assurance of the radiation producing equipment.

• May assist in patient simulation and set up.

• May be asked to do other pertinent activities

Planning HDR/LDR Treatments

• Assists in intracavitary and interstitial sealed source procedures

• Plans and calculates these plans and receives approval from Radiation Oncologist

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Other or Other / Certificate Other

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• CMD - Certified Medical Dosimetrist or ARRT-T - ARRT Radiation Therapy

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 1 year clinical practice of dosimetry Required

• Completed program in approved by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) or a registered RTT with on the job training and having passed the Dosimetry Board Exams Required

Required Minimum Skills:

• Treatment Planning

• Immobilization and shielding procedures

• Dose calculation

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