What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dosimetrist - Radiation Oncology position at Cleveland Clinic Health System?
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Dosimetrist - Radiation Oncology Location Vero Beach Facility CC Indian River Department Regional Oncology-Cancer Institute Job Code 000273 Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As Dosimetrist in the Radiation Oncology Department, you will utilize computer-aided technology to create radiation treatment plans, calculate radiation doses and dose distributions and assist in setting up complex treatments. You will find self-motivated, hard-working and welcoming staff who are dedicated to providing the highest quality and safest patient care. You also have numerous opportunities to enhance your skills and advance the Professional Ladder within the Cleveland Clinic system. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:30AM – 5:00PM, with the potential for a 60% hybrid schedule. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Design plans for radiation treatment by conferring with the attending radiation oncologist. Obtain final plan approval from the attending radiation oncologist and submit the approved plan to a medical physicist for review. Calculate the values of necessary parameters (e.g., monitor unit, gantry angle, MLC settings, etc.) to deliver the prescribed radiation dose and dose distributions and may calculate special dose measurements (e.g., TLD in-vivo measurements). Bill for calculations, plans and custom MLC per patient according to department and CCF policy and procedures. Supervise complex treatment set ups and special case setups in the CT simulator. Prepare all technical documentation required for treatment set up and record completion. Review patient treatment records for weekly checks. Participate in department quality assurance meetings, initiatives and implementation of initiatives, including general CCF quality improvements. Participate in department and professional education and training, department meetings, peer review and chart rounds. Assist section leader in training and implementation of new modalities and procedures. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board within four months of hire Completion of a well-regarded training program Knowledge of simulation processes and treatment planning paradigms (e.g., forward planning and IMRT planning, brachytherapy planning, in-vivo dosimetric measurements, and verify and record systems) Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity Assisting patients on and off treatment couches Requires standing, sitting and walking for extended periods of time Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds Personal Protective Equipment: Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.
