Assistant Dosimetrist

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in physics, engineering, mathematics or other physical sciences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical dosimetry student

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Performs treatment planning and dose calculations using computers, calculators and manual techniques for external beam treatment planning.

• Identifies and contours normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets.

• Is proficient in image registration with various image data sets to include CT, MRI, and PET.

• Prepares blocks, bolus material, positioning devices, other treatment aids as needed.

• Checks treatment aids for suitability and accuracy when necessary to assist therapist.

• Completes proper records, patient data forms, planning documents, and billing information logs for all treatment planning, calculations, patient measurements, consultations, and chart checks, when necessary.

• Consults with physicians and therapists to obtain information for patient planning and dose calculations.

• Works closely with radiation therapy staff to investigate problems in patient treatments or set-up techniques, aids in recommending solutions to problems, reports results to supervisor when adverse reactions occur, or when no solution to the problem is reached.

• Performs checks on patient charts for accuracy and proper documentation according to established procedures. Monitors and adheres to general radiation safety guidelines.

• Develops and maintains a positive and professional work climate and the overall team effort of the institution and ROC.

• Assists radiation therapists with patient set-up procedures at treatment machine and\or simulator as needed.

• Due to the academic nature of this department, occasionally hosts and teaches an observer (student, radiation therapist, resident, fellow, etc.) applied aspects of medical dosimetry.

• Participates in clinical research as needed.

• Participates in quality improvement processes.

• Responsible for identifying and accessing opportunities for professional development and participating in team development by sharing information and best practices.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.