Medical Dosimetrist

20 hours ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Rush University Full time
Job Description

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Medical Dosimetrist to join our Radiation Oncology team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in providing clinical dosimetry services to oncology patients receiving radiation therapy.

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.
  • Develop and present optimized plans to medical physicists for review and to physicians for approval.
  • Perform secondary calculations to ensure accuracy of dose computations and document all pertinent information in the patient record.
  • Assist the radiation therapist in implementation of treatment plans.
  • Participate in quality management for planning computer systems and treatment machines.
  • Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to medical students, radiation therapists, and residents.
  • Participate in clinical research and provide dosimetry coverage for satellites as needed.
Requirements:
  • 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.
  • Good working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
  • Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to develop optimal treatment plans.
  • Basic computer knowledge and ability to understand patient data acquisition, data transfer, storage, and retrieval.
  • Strong understanding of basic medical physics and radiation dosimetry.
  • Good organizational skills and interpersonal skills necessary to work with a diverse group of people.
Working Conditions:

The Medical Dosimetrist will work in a fast-paced radiation oncology environment, requiring strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently with minimum supervision while fostering good collaboration with Radiation Oncology staff.

Rush University Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity and promotes excellence in patient care, education, and research.

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