Medical Dosimetrist

2 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Rush Full time
Job Summary:

The Medical Dosimetrist is a vital member of the Radiation Oncology team at Rush University Medical Center. This role requires a strong understanding of radiation therapy treatment planning, dosimetry, and medical physics. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clinical dosimetry services to oncology patients receiving radiation therapy, working closely with the radiation oncology team to develop and implement treatment plans, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of dose calculations.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices, including CT, MRI, and PET.
  • Check patient data for accuracy and completeness.
  • Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets.


Requirements:

  • Qualified to practice in medical dosimetry with established knowledge and skills to perform dosimetric tasks.
  • Certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.
  • Associate's Degree and clinical experience as a RTT or a Bachelor's Degree and on-the-job training.
  • Board-eligible and complete the certification process within three years of hire date.
  • Good working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
  • Expertise in technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to develop optimal treatment plans.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Able to understand patient data acquisition, data transfer, storage, and retrieval.
  • Working knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices as well as current rules and regulations of national and state regulatory agencies.
  • Strong understanding of basic medical physics and radiation dosimetry.
  • Good organizational skills and interpersonal skills necessary to work with a diverse group of people, including patients, family members, the radiation oncology treatment team, and outside parties.
  • Demonstrate an acceptable level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills related to clinical operations.
  • Good mathematical skills, including algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to use time and institutional resources effectively and judiciously.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision while fostering good collaboration with Radiation Oncology staff.
  • Ability to promote teamwork by working together with other department staff and peers.
  • Ability to follow the requirements and develop treatment plans as specified in national and/or institutional treatment protocols.
  • Ability to maintain courteous, helpful, and professional behavior at all times.
  • Possesses the ability to promote compliance and comply with all policies, standard operating procedures, and regulations related to routine clinical operations.
  • Ability to operate specialized equipment and handle radioactive materials; ability to handle heavy equipment and devices required for clinical tasks.


Physical Demands:

  • Ability to perform light work, including but not limited to: standing, reaching, walking, lifting, or carrying objects up to 35 pounds, pushing, pulling, stooping, reaching, handling, finger manipulation, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, eye-hand coordination.


Rush is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Rush evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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