Description
Providing comprehensive treatment plans for patients undergoing radiation therapy in a freestanding outpatient radiation therapy center. You will coordinate associated dosimetry plan procedures with members of the radiation oncology team. You will have knowledge of the overall characteristics of radiation oncology treatment and imaging equipment, and will be cognizant of and maintain proficiency in modern treatment planning and delivery procedures used in Radiation Oncology, including, but not limited to 3DCRT, IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, RapidArc Therapy. You will also play a key role in the overall quality assurance (QA) efforts by performing radiation dose verifications with additional calculations and measurements, multi-modality image analysis, and other physics support such as QA and patient-specific QA measurements, radiation survey, and calibration of radiation emitting devices, as directed by the Medical Physicist. Will consider part time applicants.
Qualifications Include:
- Board certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)
- A bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy, health sciences, or ARRT registry
- A graduate of a Medical Dosimetry JRCERT accredited program of at least 12 months or an associate degree for candidates with existing active MDCB certification
- The demonstrated ability to utilize/apply knowledge of computers, computer treatment planning, planning techniques, and procedures
- Knowledge of radiation physics, dosimetry, and state, federal, and local radiation regulations
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- Experience as a certified medical dosimetrist
- Experience with Varian Eclipse treatment planning, ARIA electronic charting
- Previous work experience as a radiation therapist preferred
- A CMD with at least 2 years experience
