Senior Dosimetrist NE

Under general supervision, creates clinically acceptable treatment plans at the request of the Radiation Oncologist for patients receiving radiation treatments.

Education:

Completion of a JRCERT approved school for medical dosimetry or radiation therapy.

Licensures/Certifications:

Certified (CMD)

Experience:

Minimum 5 years dosimetry experience.

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of equipment operations, radiation physics, radiobiology, anatomy and physiology, quality assurance, and patient care technique
• Skill in data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to prepare and calculate computer plans for patients on treatment machines and for patients receiving brachytherapy.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generates computerized treatment plan options according to the physicians treatment prescription.
• Checks all patient treatment charts for correct transfer and entry of treatment parameters and doses.
• Calculates does distributions for interstitial and intracavitary implants
• Assists as needed the Radiation Therapist during simulation and initial treatment to assure correct positioning of patients and radiation beam positioning as required by the treatment plan.
• Transfers treatment and filed information to Record and verify system either manually or via diacom transfer.
• Provides physics support to the medical physicist.
• Assisting radiation protection
• Measures, equipment calibrations
• Performance of radiation quality management and quality assurance practices

Working Conditions

• Normal patient care environment with little exposure to noise and dust.
• Frequent exposure to radiation with little chance of injury when established safety procedures are followed.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$43.39 - $78.10

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.