Radiation Therapist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Dosimetrist to join our team at DHR Health. As a Dosimetrist, you will play a critical role in the radiation treatment planning process, working closely with our Radiation Oncologists and Radiation Therapists to ensure accurate and effective treatment delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in localization procedures using CT or conventional radiographic techniques.
• Obtain patient contours and assist in outlining anatomical structures and the target volume in three dimensions.
• Discuss treatment plans with physicians, including planned tumor dose and maximum acceptable doses to normal tissue.
• Generate isodose distributions via computer and perform calculations for accurate delivery of prescribed dose.
• Prepare treatment aids and beam modifying devices, including head holders, molds, shields, cradles, compensators, and others as needed.
• Participate in continuing education in the area of current treatment planning techniques and advances in medical dosimetry.

Requirements:

• Be in an Accredited Medical Dosimetry Program.
• Be a Certified Radiation Therapist.
• Five (5) years experience in Radiation Therapy required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English required.

Working Conditions:

The individual spends over 95% of their time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Aptitudes:

High aptitudes in general learning ability, verbal ability, numerical ability, spatial ability, form perception, clerical perception, motor coordination, finger dexterity, manual dexterity, eye-hand-foot coordination, and color discrimination are required for this position.

Customer Service:

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service.

Age Specific:

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in their assigned unit.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III.