What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dosimetrist - PRN position at Mercy?
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Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Overview:
Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist, the Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation therapy planning team, familiar with the physical and geometric characteristics of the radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly employed, with the training and expertise necessary to measure and generate radiation dose distributions and calculation.
Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of approved school of Radiation Therapy.
Experience: Five to seven years experience in dosimetry experience preferred. New graduates of an accredited medical dosimetry school are encouraged to apply and will be considered for the position.
Certifications: Certified in medical dosimetry by the MDCB or registry eligible. Must pass the board within 12 months of hire date.
Other: Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to organize dosimetry services and interface these services with the radiation oncologist, medical physicist, technical staff, and other allied health specialists. Good mechanical aptitude.
Preferred Experience: Prior experience with Eclipse treatment planning system including IMRT, IGRT, Rapid Arc, SBRT, respiratory gating, conformal 3-D, external beam, and brachytherapy.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
