Proton Dosimetrist - Full-time, Hybrid Role - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Description

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Hybrid position: 50% onsite, 50% remote

Summary:

• Design/develop treatment plans that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Design treatment plans 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. Treatment plans include 2-D, 3-D, IMRT, and Rapid Arc planning techniques.
• Consider dose-limiting structures in the design of treatment plans and document dose in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription.
• Coordinate treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated devices, including CT, MRI, and PET when indicated, for radiation oncology treatment planning. Perform multi-modality image fusion.
• Supervise, perform, or assist in the planning of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.
• Supervise, perform, or assist in the positioning of patients during simulation and the production of immobilization devices.
• Supervise the therapist staff in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
• Perform calculations for the accurate delivery of the Radiation Oncologist's prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record, and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Medical Physicist.
• Accurately transcribe all details of the treatment plan into the patient chart and complete all technical documentation according to departmental policy.
• Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents, as assigned.
• Participate in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques.
• Participate in continuing education in the area of current treatment planning techniques, and advances in medical dosimetry.
  
  

Credentials:

• Medical Dosimetrist Cert Board (Required)
• MDCB certified Medical Dosimetrist (Non-certified candidates must be certified within one year of hiring)
  
  

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience:
• Or Non-BS degree candidates with extensive work experience will be considered
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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