Medical Dosimetrist

Description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $67.74 – $101.60. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Uses computerized treatment planning system and imaging technologies to create individualized, safe and efficient treatment plans for patients. Uses CT scanner and accessories to perform treatment simulations.

Essential Functions

• Schedules and coordinates activities to ensure a treatment plan is prepared, documented and approved for each patient in a timely manner.
• Accesses, imports and/or fuses various imaging studies on PACS and within the department as needed for treatment planning.
• Creates a reassuring and respectful care experience, with attention to the comfort of each patient. Educates the patient and explains all procedures.
• Competently operates CT scanner and employs optimal patient positioning to efficiently and effectively perform treatment simulations.
• Safely administers non-IV contrast agents per protocol and performs sterile bladder instillations when ordered by physician for simulation procedures.
• Checks prescription and medical record for all necessary information to guide the simulation and treatment planning process.
• Designs a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription to a defined tumor volume. Consults with physician and physicist as needed to optimize the plan for each course of treatment.
• Performs calculations for the accurate delivery of the Radiation Oncologist’s prescribed dose; documents all pertinent information in the patient record, and verifies the mathematical accuracy of all calculations.
• Ensures that treatment plan can be effectively administered by Radiation Therapists. Assists with initial setup upon request.
• May provide coverage for all duties of the Radiation Therapist to administer prescribed radiation therapy to pediatric and adult inpatients and outpatients.
• Reviews therapy charts to ensure all chargeable services are correctly documented and reported for billing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School Required: Radiologic Technology AMA-accredited
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years Required: Radiation therapy experience with demonstrated competency in simulation and
• Preferred: CT experience
  
  

Credentials

• Required: within 1 Year Certified Medical Dosimetrist Board Eligible upon hire, Certified within one year of hire and
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support and
• Preferred: ARRT - Radiation Therapy
  
  

Skills

• Knowledge of radiation safety (Required)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team orientation (Required)
• Personal warmth and compassion (Required)
  
  

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Frequent Manual Dexterity and Tactile Sensitivity.
• Frequent push/ pull/ carry/ stoop/ bend/ reach.
• Occasional Kneeling.
  
  

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
  
  

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
  
  

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.