Insight Global is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist working remotely (quarterly travel required) supporting a customer in Bismarck, ND. You will be responsible for coming up with the best treatment plans for the patients utilizing Elekta Monaco. You will be a member of the Radiation Oncology team and is thoroughly familiar with the physical and geometric characteristics of the radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly employed in the Radiation Oncology Department. You will be required to perform patient treatment simulation, measure and generate radiation dose distributions and calculations manually and with the aid of the treatment planning computer under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist.

Responsibilities include:

• Consults with the Radiation Oncologist to determine the individual treatment plan objectives, desired doses, critical organ locations, and other dose limiting factors, by utilizing the treatment planning computer and/or manual calculations.
• Uses images (CT, MRI, PET, US) contours, and/or data collection from simulation to complete treatment planning. Documents dose in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists prescription.
• Works with the therapist staff in the implementation of the treatment plan including the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement and other treatment variables.
• Works with department staff to study, develop and implement new processes and treatment techniques if needed.
• Performs and documents calculations and all pertinent information in the patient record. Verifies accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Medical Physicist.
• Reviews all charts for accuracy of entries, total dosage and changes on a weekly basis.
• Maintains protocol files and collects necessary information required by an on treatment protocol.

Required Skills and Experience

• 2 years of experience is radiation therapy
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD)
• Experience with Elekta Monaco treatment planning
• Knowledge of the usage of linear accelerators, simulation equipment and procedures, and computer treatment planning.
• Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Knowledge of radiation safety procedures.