What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dosimetrist position at Memorial Healthcare System?
Summary:
Develops and assists with the administration of radiation therapy treatment plans in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist.
Responsibilities:
- Provides technical support for radiation protection procedures and qualitative machine calibrations of the radiation oncology equipment.
- Assists with or performs the application of specific methods of dosimetry, including intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures.
- Designs a treatment plan to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and fields to a defined tumor volume.
- Assists with or performs the fabrication of beam modifying devices and immobilization devices.
- Assists with or performs quality assurance of radiation treatment plans.
Education and Certification Requirements: Accredited Program (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)
Required Work Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Radiation Therapist with dosimetry training or one (1) year of experience as a Dosimetrist or graduate from a Medical Dosimetry Program.
Other Information: **Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) from the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) or Radiation Technologist with dosimetry training or graduate from a Medical Dosimetry Program. Additional Education Info: Dosimetry Training Program or Radiation Therapy
