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Dosimetrist (S)

SSM Health

#Radiation Oncology #Radiography #Physics #Radiation Therapy #CMD #Brachytherapy #IEMA #Beam Modifying Devices #Medical Dosimetry #NRC Guidelines

Quick overview

Develops and administers radiation therapy treatment plans to deliver prescribed doses to tumor volumes. Provides technical support for radiation protection, machine calibrations, and the fabrication of immobilization devices.

Requirements summary

Requires an Associate's degree or certificate in Medical Dosimetry or a related field. Must hold a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification from the MDCB.

associate degreeprofessional certificateTechnical SupportPatient CareRadiation SafetyRadiation ProtectionDosimetryMachine CalibrationBrachytherapyRadiation Therapy Treatment Planning

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.
MO-SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Develops and administers radiation therapy treatment plans under the direction of physicist and radiation oncologist.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Designs a treatment plan to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field to a defined tumor volume.
Assists with or performs the application of specific methods of dosimetry, including intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures.
Assists with or performs the fabrication of beam modifying devices and immobilization devices.
Provides technical support for radiation protection procedures and qualitative machine calibrations of equipment.
Maintains radiation safety for self, co-workers and patients in accordance with NRC guidelines.
Assist physicist in the design and implementation of research activities and performs special projects related to dosimetry.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Associate’s degree, or certificate in Medical Dosimetry, Radiation Therapy, Radiography or relevant field EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) State of Work Location: Illinois Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) And Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Or Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4240000128 Physics/Dosimetry Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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