Chief Medical Dosimetrist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy Technology, Medical Dosimetry or related field.

2. Certified Medical Dosimetrist through the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MCDB).

3. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years of experience in a clinical environment performing Dosimetry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Advance Professional Degree (MHA, MBA).

2. Knowledge of coding/billing of medical dosimetry procedures.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Eight (8) years of experience in a clinical environment performing Dosimetry at a University/teaching institution.

2. Experience with advanced software such as RapidPlan, MIMS, RadCalc.

3. Previous leadership or management experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Serves as liaison between dosimetry, physics, physicians, simulation therapists, staff therapists and other staff within the department.

2. Directly supervises the medical dosimetrists to include scheduled time off, performance evaluations, as well as major input into hiring, discipline and termination of medical dosimetry staff. Provides input to the Chief Medical Physicist regarding the performance of the medical dosimetry staff.

3. Continuously monitors and assigns workload appropriately and fairly to direct reports and ensures optimal productivity and quality is achieved. Documents workload in order to evaluate the need for additional staffing.

4. Maintains the accuracy of all treatment parameters and prescription data in Record/Verify (R/V) system. Serves as super-user for dosimetry, maintains and enforces data integrity, and ensures maximum utilization of application from direct reports.

5. Develops policies and procedures pertaining to medical dosimetry and treatment planning. Ensures that all necessary policies and procedures are developed to meet ASTRO APEx guidelines.

6. Provides input into the operating and capital budget as it relates to medical dosimetry.

7. Evaluates and makes recommendations for new software products which impact medical dosimetry.

8. Establishes medical dosimetry QA and or QM programs as needed. Participate in the department's QI Committee.

9. Participates in the teaching programs for medical residents and radiation therapy technology students as requested.

10. Collaborates with appropriate department staff to ensure the accurate use of charge codes and charge capture.

11. Provides assistance and technical support to the medical dosimetrists in order to problem solve; reviews the work of the staff dosimetrists and makes recommendations related to improving planning techniques.

12. Participates in the development and implementation of new clinical planning and treatment techniques, treatment planning systems, and provides necessary training to direct reports.

13. Maintains continuing education in treatment planning techniques and advances in medical dosimetry in order to integrate innovative technologies into the clinical workflow.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands 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.

1. Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.

2. View computer monitors for extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. On-site work environment: Office setting with multiple workstations. Quiet environment with dim lighting.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a problem-solving mentality.

2. Dedication to safety, efficiency and collaborative teamwork.

3. Proficient in Varian Equipment, Varian Eclipse 3-D Conformal, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and SRS Treatment Planning.

4. Proficient with Varian ARIA Oncology Information System.

Additional Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy Technology, Medical Dosimetry or related field.

2. Certified Medical Dosimetrist through the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MCDB).

3. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years of experience in a clinical environment performing Dosimetry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Advance Professional Degree (MHA, MBA).

2. Knowledge of coding/billing of medical dosimetry procedures.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Eight (8) years of experience in a clinical environment performing Dosimetry at a University/teaching institution.

2. Experience with advanced software such as RapidPlan, MIMS, RadCalc.

3. Previous leadership or management experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Serves as liaison between dosimetry, physics, physicians, simulation therapists, staff therapists and other staff within the department.

2. Directly supervises the medical dosimetrists to include scheduled time off, performance evaluations, as well as major input into hiring, discipline and termination of medical dosimetry staff. Provides input to the Chief Medical Physicist regarding the performance of the medical dosimetry staff.

3. Continuously monitors and assigns workload appropriately and fairly to direct reports and ensures optimal productivity and quality is achieved. Documents workload in order to evaluate the need for additional staffing.

4. Maintains the accuracy of all treatment parameters and prescription data in Record/Verify (R/V) system. Serves as super-user for dosimetry, maintains and enforces data integrity, and ensures maximum utilization of application from direct reports.

5. Develops policies and procedures pertaining to medical dosimetry and treatment planning. Ensures that all necessary policies and procedures are developed to meet ASTRO APEx guidelines.

6. Provides input into the operating and capital budget as it relates to medical dosimetry.

7. Evaluates and makes recommendations for new software products which impact medical dosimetry.

8. Establishes medical dosimetry QA and or QM programs as needed. Participate in the department's QI Committee.

9. Participates in the teaching programs for medical residents and radiation therapy technology students as requested.

10. Collaborates with appropriate department staff to ensure the accurate use of charge codes and charge capture.

11. Provides assistance and technical support to the medical dosimetrists in order to problem solve; reviews the work of the staff dosimetrists and makes recommendations related to improving planning techniques.

12. Participates in the development and implementation of new clinical planning and treatment techniques, treatment planning systems, and provides necessary training to direct reports.

13. Maintains continuing education in treatment planning techniques and advances in medical dosimetry in order to integrate innovative technologies into the clinical workflow.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands 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.

1. Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.

2. View computer monitors for extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. On-site work environment: Office setting with multiple workstations. Quiet environment with dim lighting.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a problem-solving mentality.

2. Dedication to safety, efficiency and collaborative teamwork.

3. Proficient in Varian Equipment, Varian Eclipse 3-D Conformal, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and SRS Treatment Planning.

4. Proficient with Varian ARIA Oncology Information System.

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