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Description
Wage Range: $68.46 - $109.51 per hour
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Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Department Manager and guided by the Chief Medical Physicist who oversees daily work, the Dosimetrist translates the prescription for a course of radiation therapy by generating radiation dose distributions and calculations for each patient. The Dosimetrist works closely with the Radiation Oncologist staff and Radiation Therapists.
Under the general direction of the Department Manager and guided by the Chief Medical Physicist who oversees daily work, the Dosimetrist translates the prescription for a course of radiation therapy by generating radiation dose distributions and calculations for each patient. The Dosimetrist works closely with the Radiation Oncologist staff and Radiation Therapists.
Primary Duties:
1. Following the dose prescription specified by the radiation oncologist, plans a treatment technique by means of computer and/or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose to a defined tumor volume.
1. Following the dose prescription specified by the radiation oncologist, plans a treatment technique by means of computer and/or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose to a defined tumor volume.
2. Coordinates treatment simulations and tumor localizations, including diagnostic imaging studies such as CT, PET and MRI, when indicated for radiation therapy treatment planning.
3. Supervises and/or assists in planning of the fabrication of compensating filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.
4. Supervises and/or assists in the planning or the production of moulds, casts, and other immobilization devices.
5. Supervises the therapist staff in the implementation of the treatment plan i.e.: correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment parameters.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
License, Certification, Education or Experience:
REQUIRED for the position:
● Graduate from an accredited program of Dosimetry
● Experience with Radiation Oncology treatment planning and related systems
● Medical Dosimetry Certification Board eligible, certified within 2 years of hire
● Current Healthcare Provider BLS – American Heart Association by start date
● Knowledge of charge capture for dosimetry procedure billing
DESIRED for the position:
● Practical experience in Advanced Radiation Therapy Dosimetry Planning, i.e. IMRT, SBRT, Brachytherapy, etc.
● Practical experience as a Radiation Therapist
Benefits Information
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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
* Medical, vision and dental insurance
* On-demand virtual health care
* Health Savings Account
* Flexible Spending Account
* Life and disability insurance
* Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
* Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
* Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
* Paid Time Off/Vacation
* Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
* Paid holidays
* Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
* Voluntary identity theft protection
* Voluntary legal insurance
* Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
* Free parking
* Commuter benefits
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Salary : $68 - $110