What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Dosimetrist position at CredTALENT?
Term : Permanent
MinSalary : $101920.00
MaxSalary : $149760.00
Experience : null
State : TX
JOB SUMMARY
Put your planning skills to the test! This senior position will join a team of four other dosimetrists in supporting complex patient care for our clinics in Killeen and Temple. Our clinic in Killeen where this position will be mainly located houses a Varian Truebeam. We use the Varian Eclipse treatment planning system. Our dosimetry team also supports the education of four physics residents and the occasional dosimetry student.
The Medical Dosimetrist II as a member of the radiation oncology team generates radiation dose distributions and dose calculations (in partnership with the Medical Physicist and Radiation Oncologist) for the treatment of cancer patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Studies patients medical histories. Reviews and verifies the physicians treatment plan / prescription for treatment technique treatment volume critical organs treatment dose precautions and orders / notes.
- Designs treatment plans by means of computer and / or manual computation to establish a treatment field technique that delivers the radiation oncologists prescribed radiation dose while limiting loss of important healthy organ function. Communicates treatment plans to Radiation Oncologist for approval and to Radiation Therapist for plan implementation.
- Works with radiation therapists in the implementation of the patient treatment plans including but not limited to the correct application of immobilization devices beam modification devices approved field arrangements and other treatment variables.
- Creates and maintains records of treatment plans and outcomes.
- Monitors and records radiation treatments. Ensures treatment records are properly completed with patient identification and appropriate data.
- Ensures proper functioning of all radiation oncology equipment.
- Establishes equipment setting for each procedure.
- Plans and produces molds casts and other immobilization devices for accurate treatment delivery.
- Oversees radiation safety protocols and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies / programs.
- Contributes to clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques in cancer treatment program goals and continuous process improvement.
- Fulfills and provides proof of continuing education licensure and / or certifications required to remain qualified for this role.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
Note : Benefits may vary based upon position type and / or level
QUALIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATION / LICENSE / REGISTRATION
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Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Salary : $149,760
