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Job description
Your job is more than a job. The Dosimetrist provides dosimetry services as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist for the treatment of cancer patients. Has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment. Cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy, education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the Medical Physicist and Radiation Oncologist.
Sign on Bonus available
GENERAL DUTIES
Performs accurate treatment plans and dosimetry calculations: Develops treatment plans in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription and instructions.
Uses computer planning for treatment calculations for external beam treatment and brachytherapy planning under the direction of the Physicist.
Accurately checks patients treatment records regularly: Verifies the accuracy of all calculations, mathematical additions and computer plans in patient chart on a regular basis.
Coordinates treatment simulations and tumor localizations, including CT for radiation therapy treatment planning: Performs the planning and the fabrication of compensating filters, custom shields, wedges and other beam modifications needed for radiation treatments.
Assumes responsibility for professional development and supports department goal attainment: Meets requirements for mandatory hospital in-services and attends department meetings.
Meets requirements for Continuing Medical Education.
Trains/educates radiation therapy students on dosimetry rotation.
Assists in employing appropriate and correct technique in the administering of radiation therapy treatments and simulations: Assists other therapists on treatment machines and in the simulation room as needed.
Must Haves
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Required: 1 year of experience in Dosimetry
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy with Dosimetry training
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider
Required: Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
Required: Certified Medical Dosimetrist Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be able to operate the Radiation Oncology systems.
Must be able to recognize when equipment is not performing correctly.
Knowledge of Radiation Oncology planning systems and equipment operations
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Worksite address
new orleans, LA, 70123, US
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