Medical Dosimetrist

3 weeks ago

Durham, North Carolina, United States Duke University Full time

At Duke University, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.News and World Report.

This Position is Eligible for up to $8,000 Relocation

A member of the radiation therapy treatment planning team who is thoroughly familiar with the physical and geometric characteristics of the radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly employed, and has the training and expertise necessary to measure and generate radiation dose distributions and calculations for adult and pediatric patients under the direction of the Radiation Therapy Physicist and the Radiation Oncologist.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in localization procedures, using CT or conventional radiographic techniques.
  • Obtain patient contours and assist in outlining of anatomical structures and the target volume in three dimensions.
  • Generate isodose distributions via computer and performs calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose.
  • Participate in continuing education in the area of current treatment planning techniques and advances in medical dosimetry.
  • Assist the therapist staff in the implementation of treatment plans.
  • Assist in routine quality control program to include weekly chart checks, chart rounds, etc.
  • Participate in clinical research for the development and implementation of new treatment techniques.
  • Provide treatment-planning instruction to staff, residents, and students as required.
  • Assist in record keeping and documentation of treatment parameters for all patients undergoing radiation therapy.
  • Maintain inventory of radioactive substances.
  • Assist in localization procedures of intracavitary or interstitial sources or seeds.
  • Document and perform patient billing information accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Incorporate compliance with department, hospital, and state policies and procedures into patient care and treatment planning.

Requirements:

  • A graduate of an accredited Medical Dosimetry program.
  • Board eligible with certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) within two years of graduation from the program.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • A Certified Medical Dosimetrist with two years of dosimetry experience.
  • Bachelors degree preferred.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging.

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