Dosimetrist - Radiation Oncology Physicians - Days - FT

Under the direction of the Medical Director and the Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist, the Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) is responsible for generating a clinically acceptable treatment plan utilizing clinical knowledge including, but not limited, but not limited to, anatomy and physiology; radiation biology and oncology, radiation safety and protection; mathematics, and radiation therapy techniques, physics and technology. The CMD is expected to communicate with the Radiation Oncologist (RO) during the treatment planning process and participates in communicating the plan to the Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) and the Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) for implementation. The CMD must maintain a commitment to a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and safety. The CMD must use critical thinking skills when performing radiation treatment planning, plan evaluation, recognizing and resolving equipment problems and treatment discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Treatment Simulation
  • Supervises, performs, or assists in the development of an optimal treatment simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging modalities including, but not limited to CT, MRI, and PET
• Fabrications of Beam Modifying Devices
  • Supervises, performs, or assists in the planning and implementation of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices
  • Supervises, performs, or assists in the planning and implementation of the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices
• Treatment Plan Development
  • Designs a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and spare critical structures in accordance with the radiation oncologist's prescription
  • Identifies and contour normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets. Assumes proficiency in image registration with various image data sets to include CT, MRI and PET
  • Creates and transfer reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery to include DRRs, CBCTs and other IGRT methods, as specified
  • Performs calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record, and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations by an approved method
  • Communicates with the radiation therapist(s) and assume an advisory role in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment or imaging parameters
  • Operates and performs quality assurance, under the direction of the Medical Physicist, on the treatment planning computer(s)
  • Supervises, performs, or assists in the application of specific methods of patient and/or beam dosimetry as directed by the Medical Physicist
  • Attends, participates and presents cases in departmental weekly peer review, tumor boards and other multi-disciplinary conferences as requested
  • Participates in quality management in accordance with departmental policies, national guidelines, and accreditation standards
  • Participates in charge capture and generates documentation for billing in accordance with departmental policies
  • Participates in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques in radiation therapy

Qualifications

Education:   Bachelor's Degree Graduate of an accredited medical dosimetry program

Experience:   1 year practicing medical dosimetry

Certification:  Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) upon hire or must be obtained within one year of employment

Skills:

• Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with patients, family members, and the radiation oncology treatment team as well as outside entities
• Demonstrates high level critical thinking and problem-solving skills, to include the ability to make quick evaluation and decisions for on-line adaptive responsibilities
• Displays mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus