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UNC Health Care lists this Radiation Dosimetrist opportunity in chapel hill, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
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Summary:
Performs computerized treatment planning for patients undergoing external beam, high-dose-rate, and low-dose-rate brachytherapy treatments in coordination with radiation oncologists.
Responsibilities:
1. Fabricates treatment aids
2. Measures patient doses using thermoluminescent dosimetry methods and materials.
3. Perform QA on dosimetry procedures according to standard procedures
4. Provide dosimetry instruction for radiation therapy students and residents.
5. Provide technical and administrative support for brachytherapy procedures, including but not limited to, source receipt, preparation, and disposal.
6. Uses computerized treatment planning system to prepare radiation treatment plans modifies treatment plans as needed to accommodate unforeseen limitations and/or changes that may occur during the course of treatment. Interfaces with the appropriate medical staff on planning approach and data gathering
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in a scientific technical field (i.e. Radiation Therapy Technology, Physics, Math) or graduation from a school of Medical Dosimetry or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Certified by Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) and credentialed as Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD), OR Board eligible by MDCB (certification must be completed within one year of eligibility)
Professional Experience Requirements:
* If graduation from Medical Dosimetry school: No prior experience required.
* If a Bachelor's degree: One (1) year of health care experience.
* If Associate's degree, must be a registered radiation therapist and four (4) years of experience in medical dosimetry working under the supervision of a Certified medical dosimetrist or medical physicist.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Radiation Oncology
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range:$51.50 - $74.01 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Hybrid
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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