Dosimetrist - Remote

Position Summary:


The medical dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology in the management of cancer or other disease processes, with special expertise in external beam and brachytherapy treatment planning.

Qualifications:


EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Certificate Radiation Therapy

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Certified Medical Dosimetrist (AAMD) or eligible w/in 2 years of hire

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
None Specified

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Skilled in calculating and planning radiation doses. Ability to supervise radiation therapy and dosimetry students.

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 Oncologist's 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.
• Communicate with the radiation therapist(s) and assume an advisory role in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment or imaging parameters.
• Perform calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record, and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations by an approved method.
• Provide assistance and technical support to the Medical Physicist, in radiation safety and protection, qualitative machine calibrations, quality assurance of treatment plans and radiation oncology equipment.
• Operates and performs quality assurance, under the direction of the Medical Physicist, on the treatment planning computer(s).
• Supervise, perform, or assist in the application of specific methods of patient and/or beam dosimetry as directed by the Medical Physicist.
• Assist in brachytherapy procedures by performing treatment planning and dose calculations. May perform or assist in the receiving, loading, and shipping of radioactive materials.
• Utilize radiation monitoring devices to measure radioactivity and perform assays.
• Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students, radiation therapists and residents.
• Participate in clinical research, continuing education, and quality improvement processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Compile a list of all new patients under treatment to evaluate weekly at our Radiation Oncology Chart Rounds. Perform any needed changes to the patient's plan, and ensure all members of the patients care team are aware of physician's changes in daily treatment.
• Works closely with Radiation Oncologist to identify planning changes while on treatment. ie: Head and Neck patients, and Lung. The Dosimetrist will analyze thickness changes in the patient's separation and review all CT data sets, tumor volumes, and critical structures in need of possible re-planning.
• Assist with and troubleshoot for any program development related to Radiation Oncology treatment planning and delivery. Serve as a resource to physics, physicians, and leadership teams for program development.
• Review the patient's case, perform image fusion, identify best treatment parameters for each individual patient, and assist Radiation Therapist with treatment delivery.