Medical Dosimetrist (Certified)

Overview Position: Certified Medical Dosimetrist Weekly Hours: 40 (full time) SCOPE: In collaboration with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist, use critical thinking and problem solving skills to develop, generate, and evaluate treatment plans using computer software and manual calculations based on prescribed target region and avoidance dose criteria. The Dosimetrist may use a wide variety of patient imaging modalities registered to the planning images; which assists in the identification of physician delineated target structures and critical structures to be avoided. Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Why choose OHC? You take care of our patients, so we take care of you. OHC's benefits include: - 3 Health Insurance Plans to choose from - 2 Dental and 2 Vision insurance plans - A company 401K plan - Profit sharing plan for clinical employees - Competitive salaries - Company paid short term / long term disability / life insurance - Paid Holidays - A generous PTO plan - Tuition Reimbursement - Professional Development Program - Nationwide Discounts at your favorite hotels, resorts and retailers just for being an OHC employee - Wellness Program - Periodic merit raises - Opportunities for advancement **About the company:**OHC has served as the region's premier provider of treatments for cancer and blood disorders, offering a wide range of services and state-of-the-art treatments and technologies, as well as being nationally recognized for cutting edge clinical research breakthroughs in Southwest Ohio area for over 40 years. Serving patients close to home through our Cancer Centers of Excellence in Fairfield, West side of Cincinnati, Blue Ash, Kenwood and Eastgate in Ohio. OHC puts patients first by delivering compassionate and convenient care, tailored to meet a patient's medical and personal needs. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Generate radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities; demonstrating strong attention to detail. Identify and delineates anatomy and anatomical positioning on various imaging modalities. Identify the need to create compensation filters, custom shields, and other beam modifying devices. Perform patient specific quality assurance activities under the direction of the medical physicist. Complete treatment plans accurately and in a timely manner based on complexity. Adapt to the ever-changing technology and be open to learning new systems and techniques. Perform or assist in the planning of the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices while assisting and/or consulting during treatment simulations as necessary in accordance with state laws. Effectively communicate plan details with physicians and staff; able to offer alternative solutions. Consults and communicates to the therapist staff regarding the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables. Documents treatment planning and quality assurance tasks accurately. Transfers treatment plans, treatment parameters, field DRR's, and setup photos and notes to the ROIS (record & verify system). May be asked to understand the transfer process and verify treatment planning information post transfer. May be asked to accurately enter codes for technical treatment planning and quality assurance tasks.