Dosimetrist - DePaul Radiation Oncology

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health DePaul Drive

Worker Type : Regular

Regular

Job Highlights :

$10, Sign-On Bonus Available* (Sign on bonuses are for qualified external candidates)

M-F Days, Salaried, 36 / hrs per week.

Full-Time Dosimetrist role, DePaul Radiation Oncology - Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD), Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board required within 24 months of starting.

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

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.

Licenses / Certifications :

Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB), FUTURE - Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) within 24 months - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB), Radiation Therapist - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Radiologic Technologists Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Employee

Department :

Physics / Dosimetry Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36

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.
30+ days ago