Medical Dosimetrist Position

3 weeks ago

Sacramento, California, United States Dignity Health Full time
Job Summary

The Medical Dosimetrist is a key member of the radiation oncology team at Dignity Health Medical Foundation. This position requires a strong understanding of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment, as well as the ability to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist.

Responsibilities:

  • Design treatment plans using computer and/or manual computation to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription.
  • Consider dose-limiting structures in the design of treatment plans and document dose in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription.
  • Coordinate treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated devices, including CT, MRI, and PET when indicated for radiation oncology treatment planning.
  • Supervise, perform, or assist in the planning of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.
  • Supervise, perform, or assist in the planning of the production of moulds, casts, and other immobilization devices.
  • Supervise the therapist staff in the implementation of the treatment plan, including the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
  • Perform calculations for the accurate delivery of the Radiation Oncologist's prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record, and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Medical Physicist.
  • Provide physics and technical support to the Medical Physicist in radiation protection, qualitative machine calibrations, and quality assurance of the radiation oncology equipment.
  • Supervise, perform, or assist in the application of specific methods of dosimetry, including ion chamber, TLD, or film measurement as directed by the Medical Physicist.
  • Assist in intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures and in the subsequent manual and/or computer calculation of the dose distributions of these treatments.
  • Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents as assigned.
  • Participate in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques.
  • Participate in continuing education in the area of current treatment planning techniques and advances in medical dosimetry.
  • Perform routine duties independent of supervision but consult with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required.
  • Operate and perform quality assurance under the direction of the Medical Physicist on the treatment planning computer.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Satisfactory completion of formal training in medical dosimetry in a JRCERT accredited program.
  • Eligible to sit for medical dosimetry boards.
  • Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) within 1 year.
  • Must be able to understand the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to derive computerized treatment plans and communicate these aspects to the Radiation Oncologist for plan approval and to the Radiation Therapist for plan implementation.
  • Performs routine duties independent of supervision but consults with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required.
  • Operates and performs quality assurance under the direction of the Medical Physicist on the treatment planning computer.
  • Has working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
  • Has the ability to interpret and execute treatment plans as defined in relevant treatment protocols.
  • Must possess mathematical skills, including algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus, and be able to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts to facilitate the treatment planning process.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Two (2) years or more experience as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist.
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD).

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