The Medical Dosimetrist is responsible for designing treatment plans while considering dose-limiting structures and performing calculations for radiation treatments. They also supervise therapist staff and ensure quality assurance for dosimetry treatments.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an associate's degree in Dosimetry or Physics, or be a Radiation Therapist with relevant experience. Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist and at least six months of experience in dosimetry are required.
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology.
Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care.
Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.
As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position.
Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Pay Range: $119,392.00 - $156,000.00 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Position Overview ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Considers dose-limiting structures in the design of treatment plans.
Performs secondary manual calculations of treatment monitor unit calculations.
Interfaces without assistance in all patient treatment parameters and calculations in the record and verify system.
Completes patient treatment charts with appropriate data for daily radiation treatments.
Takes patient measurements necessary to generate treatment plans; views x-rays and CT Scans for positions and size of lesions; makes contour of patient, inputs information into computer to simulate patient's condition.
Ensures correct billing entry for all physics planning procedures.
Assists in intracavity and interstitial brachytherapy procedures and in the subsequent manual and/or computer calculation of the dose distribution of these treatments.
Participates in devising unique patient immobilization devices and in acquiring patient contour structures.
Verifies all beam modifiers used for patient treatments, which include wedges and tissue compensators.
Participates in the planning of the design of compensation filters,custom shields, wedges and other beam modifying devices.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental Plan
Medical Plan
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Paid Time-Off Program
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
Supervises the therapist staff in the implementation of the treatment plan including the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, filed arrangement and other treatment variables.
Attends weekly chart checks, and performs the Quality Assurance review of the treatment chart.
Performs the weekly physics chart check review, as needed.
Responds to Therapist's patient dimension checks and exercises discretion and judgement to recalculate treatment plan as required.
Maintains quality assurance for all related dosimetry treatments and treatment machinery; identifies errors in treatments and plans subsequent treatments to alleviate those errors.
Provides physics and technical support to the Medical Physicist, in radiation protection, qualitative machine calibrations, and quality assurance of the radiation oncology equipment.
Teaches applied aspects of medical dosimetry to radiation therapy students and residents as assigned along.
Participates in continuing education in the area of current treatment planning techniques and advances in medical dosimetry.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Associate's degree in Dosimetry or Physics or a Radiation Therapist with experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completion of a formal on the job training program.
Certified Medical Dosimetrist required.
Experience
Six months of experience in
Dosimetry
Knowledge and
Skills:Excellent communicating, planning and graphic computer skills for 3-D visualization. Excellent communication skills. Able to understand the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics. Knowledge of planning and possesses computer graphic skills for 3-D visualization, IMRT, IGRT using Eclipse and ARIA systems. Able to work independently. Must possess mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry and introductory calculus and be able to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts to facilitate the treatment planning process.
Special
Training:Clinical Dosimetry Rotation. Working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Continuous physical demands include: Sitting , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion Lifting Floor to Waist 50 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
Sensory
Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate
Hearing
Anticipated
Occupational
Exposure
Risks
Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease ,
Radiation
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Plan Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare FSA - Dependent Care FSA Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD) Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life Employee - Voluntary Life Child Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time-Off Program The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria. Welcome to Capital Health's new career opportunity page. Here you will have access to view and apply to career opportunities in our hospital and physician practice locations. Equal Opportunity Employer Notice Capital Health Benefits
