Radiation Dosimetrist

4 weeks ago

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Full time
Job Summary:

As a Radiation Dosimetrist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and precision of radiation treatments for patients. Under the general supervision of the physics department, you will be responsible for image fusion, treatment planning, calculations, secondary calculation checks, planning quality assurance, and consultation. Your primary role will involve collaborating with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to calculate and deliver the precise radiation dose necessary to treat tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.

Responsibilities:

Designs patient treatment plans and prepares dose calculations by using computers, calculators, and manual techniques for external beam treatment planning.
Consults with physicians and therapists to ensure the accuracy of patient information and dose calculations.
Collaborates with radiation therapy staff to assess and improve patient treatments and/or set-up techniques.
Shares results and recommendations with their supervisor, as appropriate.
Assists radiation therapists with patient set-up procedures at treatment machine and/or simulator as needed.
Completes proper records, patient data forms, planning documents, and billing information logs.
Performs checks on patient charts for accuracy and proper documentation according to established procedures.
Monitors and adheres to general radiation safety guidelines.
Participates in clinical research and quality improvement processes, as necessary.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree plus Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) or eligible after completion of JRCERT accredited program in Medical Dosimetry.

Benefits:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, holiday, vacation, and sick leave, education discount for staff and dependents, retirement, basic life insurance, career training and educational opportunities, merchant discounts, and concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy. We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution and do not discriminate in our education programs or activities on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).

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