Dosimetrist

4 months ago


Bayonne, United States Carepoint Health Full time

About Us

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey's leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals - Bayonne Medical Center, Christ Hospital, and Hoboken University Medical Center. CarePoint united these three area hospitals to provide 360 degree coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey, and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

What You'll Be Doing

The successful candidate will be able to:

* Designs a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and spare critical structures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription.
* Identifies and contours normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets. Assumes proficiency in image registration with various image data sets to include CT, MRI and PET. Actively discusses the design of the treatment plan with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist.
* Performs calculations for the accurate delivery of the Radiation Oncologist's prescribed dose, documents all pertinent information in the patient record, and verifies the mathematical accuracy of the calculations using a system established by the Medical Physicist.
* Assists in simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices including, but not limited to CT, MRI, and PET. Supervises, performs, or assists in the planning and implementation of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, bolus, electron cutouts, and other beam modifying devices. Performs and assists in the planning and implementation of the production of moulds, casts, and other immobilization devices.
* Imports patient image studies and localization markers for treatment planning as specified by the radiation oncologist.
* Creates and transfers reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery to include DRRs, CBCTs and other IGRT methods, as specified.
* Communicates with the radiation therapist(s) and assumes an advisory role in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, bolus, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment or imaging parameters.
* Teaches applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students, radiation therapists and residents. Participates in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques. Participate in quality improvement processes.
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What We're Looking For

* Bachelor's degree in medical dosimetry or equivalent degree.
* An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
* Participate in continuing education as required by the MDCB
* Graduation from a Medical Dosimetry JRCERT accredited program of at least 12 months and Board certification as a Medical Dosimetrist preferred (CMD) or eligible to sit for the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) Examination and pass exam within the guidelines as outlined in the MDCB Certification Handbook.
* Required to pass the MDCB Board Exam within 2 years of employment.

What We Offer

* Competitive pay
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* 401k with Company match
* Generous paid time off
* Paid Holidays
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Advancement and career development opportunities

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.