Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department: Radiation Oncology

Position is located: Lafayette Building

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.000000: 40 hours per week

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Summary:

The Medical Dosimetrist strives to develop and produce radiation oncology treatment plans per the physician’s prescription and intent. A Medical Dosimetrist works diligently with the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicists, and Radiation Therapists utilizing all available computerized and/or manual treatment planning tools, understands planning goals/constraints, and develops the best treatment plans for their patients.

Responsibilities:

• Dosimetrists are available to the treatment Radiation Therapists for treatment consultation and CT sim imaging consultation when the dosimetrist input or feedback is required.
• Dosimetrists participate in departmental meetings, assist in the teaching of medical residents, physics residents and therapy students, and participates on special task groups as directed (such as the Radiation Safety Committee, Continuing Quality Improvement Committee, Chart Rounds, etc).
• Medical Dosimetrists perform all related radiation dosimetry functions that include but are not limited to treatment consultation, imaging, image fusions, normal tissue & organ at risk contouring, three-dimensional planning, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS planning, and emergency treatment planning.
• Proficiency in using CT imaging software and treatment planning systems
• Preferable experience with Raystation, Mosaiq, MIM, BrainLab iPlan, Brachyvision, RadCalc, VisionRT, Siemens CT, and Varian Linear Accelerators.
• Strong knowledge of radiation therapy principles, techniques, and equipment
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Other Information:

• Critical member of the Radiation Oncology Team.
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) or Candidate may also have graduated from an approved Medical Dosimetry Program through the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists AAMD and have obtained MDCB board eligible status. The MDCB board exam must be passed within three years of employment as a Medical Dosimetrist. Continuing education hours are required to maintain the registered status to include 50 hours in a five-year time frame for CMD.

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Education

• Required Associate's Degree* 
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in medical dosimetry or related field.
• • Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) or Candidate may also have graduated from an approved Medical Dosimetry Program through the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists AAMD and have obtained MDCB board eligible status. The MDCB board exam must be passed within three years of employment as a Medical Dosimetrist. Continuing education hours are required to maintain the registered status to include 50 hours in a five-year time frame for CMD.

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
• Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
• Potential exposure to noxious odors.
• Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.