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DosimetristLCMC Health • New Orleans, LA, US
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Dosimetrist

Dosimetrist

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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


Relocation 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 check 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: Certification Name: 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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