Dosimetrist

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States MedStar Health Full time

General Summary of Position

***$10,000 Sign-on Bonus***

MedStar Health is looking for aDosimetrist to join ourteam at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital 

As a Dosimetrist, you will design treatment plans with the aid of a treatment planning system, calculates treatment time for approved plans, handles radioactive sources during implantation and removal of interstitial implants, and prepares shielding blocks for electron treatments and assists in quality assurance checks of treatment units and treatment procedures. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. 

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Primary Duties:

Designs treatment plans of varying complexity using input from films and contours taken during the simulation and from CT (Computed Tomography) scans. 

Calculates treatment time for approved plans for external beam therapy. Interacts with technologist's inpatient setup to ensure accurate delivery of plans. Calculates dose to tissues within and outside radiation fields. Input treatment data in Veriflex System. 

Performs brachytherapy treatment planning andassists in the insertion and removal of sources. Conducts room survey, packs radioactive waste. Performs quality assurance checks on brachytherapy procedures. Fabricates bolus and compensators prepare shielding blocks for electron treatments. 

Performs quality control checks on the treatment planning system and treatment machines. Conducts dose measurements on patients (TLD, film diodes). Performs quality control checks on radiation measurements and/or calculations. Performs radiation measurements and calculations for patient treatment. 

Attends weekly chart rounds. Participates in clinical teaching. Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations in all activities.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree and completion of a Dosimetrist Program.

5-7 years' experience as a radiation therapist or completion of dosimetry program.

Certified Medical Dosimetrist preferred.

Proton experience preferred.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark. Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization. Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more. More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, . region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, ., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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