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PRN Sr. Certified Medical Dosimetrist
$120k-142k (estimate)
Full Time | Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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Texas Oncology is Hiring a PRN Sr. Certified Medical Dosimetrist Near Shenandoah, TX
OverviewTexas Oncology is looking for a Dosimetrist to join our team! This position will work remotely and support the Texas Oncology clinics in the greater Houston area. This position is a PRN role meaning scheduled as needed. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600 providers in 220 sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
Responsibilities What does the position require?In collaboration with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist, use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop, generate, and evaluate treatment plans using computer software and manual calculations based on prescribed target region and avoidance dose criteria. The Dosimetrist may use a wide variety of patient imaging modalities registered to the planning images; which assists in the identification of physician delineated target structures and critical structures to be avoided. Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
ResponsibilitiesThe essential duties and responsibilities:
WORK 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. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Responsibilities What does the position require?In collaboration with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist, use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop, generate, and evaluate treatment plans using computer software and manual calculations based on prescribed target region and avoidance dose criteria. The Dosimetrist may use a wide variety of patient imaging modalities registered to the planning images; which assists in the identification of physician delineated target structures and critical structures to be avoided. Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
ResponsibilitiesThe essential duties and responsibilities:
- Must be able to generate radiation therapy treatment plans in a timely manner using computer software and various imaging modalities, demonstrating strong attention to detail.
- Must be able to adapt to ever-changing technology and be open to learning new systems and techniques.
- Must be able to perform routine duties independent of supervision but consult with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required.
- Must be able to consult and communicate with the therapists regarding the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
- Must be able to perform or supervise the design and fabrication of immobilization devices, beam modifying devices (i.e., compensating filters, bolus, molds, custom shields, etc.) and treatment planning aids.
- Strong experience with Varian Aria for EMR and Eclipse RTP
- Credentials as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD). Required
- At least two years of experience with Eclipse TPS preferred.
- Two years of experience with ARIA preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient in planning VMAT, IMRT, SBRT, and 3D plans.
WORK 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. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
SALARY
$120k-142k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/04/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/19/2024
WEBSITE
texasoncology.com
HEADQUARTERS
DALLAS, TX
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
FOUNDED
1986
TYPE
Private
CEO
R STEVEN PAULSON
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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About Texas Oncology
Texas Oncology operates 210 cancer treatment centers across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.
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