CERTIFIED MEDICAL DOSIMETRIST
Company: University Hospitals Health System
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Participate in development of documented policies
and procedures for dosimetry, under the guidance of the clinical
operations team. Design radiation treatment plans including 3D
conformal, intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), volumetric
modulated arc (VMAT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) to
deliver precise radiation doses with optimal beam geometry.
Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures by
utilizing images from one or more image sets. Create and transfer
reference images and localization marks for patient setup
verification and treatment delivery. Assist with patient simulation
to determine optimal patient positioning for planning as needed,
and verify machine and patient clearance. Perform image fusions
between different image sets per instruction and guidance from the
physician and physicist. Transfer images from the Radiology PACS
system to the treatment planning or image processing system.
Perform secondary calculations to ensure accurate delivery of the
prescribed radiation dose. Document all pertinent information in
various electronic systems including the record and verify system,
and the electronic medical record (EMR) system, following
department standards. Will consider certified registered
technologist in Radiation Therapy RT (T) with on-the-job training
for treatment planning equaling 2 years of dosimetry; or a
certified registered technologist in Radiography RT (R) or BS/BA
degree in unrelated field with 4 years of dosimetry experience.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of current radiation therapy
principles, methods, procedures and planning techniques including
2D, 3D, IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT. Experience with Pinnacle, Mosaiq,
MIM, Varian and Elekta linacs, as well as secondary dose
calculation software such as RadCalc is preferred. Equal
Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals
with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Keywords: University Hospitals Health System, Erie , CERTIFIED MEDICAL DOSIMETRIST, Healthcare , Cleveland, Pennsylvania
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