Dosimetrist
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Job overview
UNC Health Care is hiring a Dosimetrist. The Medical Dosimetrist coordinates physician's intended treatment prescriptions by performing computerized treatment planning for patients receiving external beam treatments. This role involves ensuring high levels of safety and patient satisfaction through proper oral and written communication for treatment plan implementation.
Key focus areas include Consult with simulation staff and physician on patient setup and troubleshooting difficulties., Assure data acquisition and immobilization methods are adequate for correct treatment planning., and Provide valuable information to the physician regarding treatment parameter options and limitations..
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Radiation Therapy Technology, Board Certification By CMD, and 1+ Years Health Care Experience. Important skills include Oral Communication, Communication, Troubleshooting, Data Acquisition, Immobilization Methods, and Treatment Planning.
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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
The Medical Dosimetrist coordinates physician’s intended treatment prescription by performing computerized treatment planning for patients under external beam treatments, while using proper oral and written communication for implementation of the treatment plan to ensure high levels of safety and patient satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
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Available to simulation staff and physician for consultation on patient setup and troubleshooting setup difficulties.
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Assures that data acquisition and immobilization methods are adequate for correct treatment planning to ensure minimal patient re-scans.
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Provides valuable information to the physician regarding treatment parameter options and limitations of the treatment machine and treatment planning system.
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Develop optimal treatment plan in a timely manner, possibly requiring multiple plan options and trials for physician analysis.
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Provides additional dose calculations or assessment of prior treatment fields when instructed by the physician.
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Other information:
Bachelors degree in a scientific technical field (ie Radiation Therapy technology, physics, math) or graduation from a school of Medical Dosimetry or equivalent combination of education and experience.
If graduation from Medical Dosimetry school: No prior experience required. If a Bachelor's degree: One (1) year of health care experience. If Associate's degree, must be a registered radiation therapist and four (4) years of experience in medical dosimetry working under the supervision of a Certified medical dosimetrist or medical physicist
Requires certification by the Board of Medical Dosimetry (CMD). Board eligible by MDCB (certification must be completed within one year of eligibility).
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Job Details
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Radiation Therapy
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Hybrid
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: PARDEECANCR
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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