[Hiring] Certified Medical Dosimetrist @University Hospitals

Role Description

This is a fully remote position, excluding the 90-day probationary period from the date of hire. Upon satisfactory completion of the first 90 days, the dosimetrist will switch to a fully remote model. The dosimetrist must continue to demonstrate the ability to perform all job duties effectively when working remotely in order to remain in a fully remote model.

• The dosimetrist must participate in remote teaching for all trainees in the department, including dosimetry students, physician residents, therapy students, and physics residents.
• The dosimetrist must participate in and present at the educational seminars in the department.
• The dosimetrist must present treatment plans in chart rounds for all UH locations and be part of a regular chart rounds schedule rotation. If unable to present remotely due to remote setup concerns, must commit to being available onsite for chart rounds on assigned days.
• The dosimetrist will be part of the general treatment planning pool.
• The dosimetrist must commit to a fixed schedule and be available during scheduled hours via the department’s preferred method of contact (instant messaging system). Fixed schedule must be within standard clinic hours.
• The dosimetrist must participate in the development of documented policies and procedures as assigned by the chief dosimetrist or chief physicist, under the guidance of the clinical operations team.
• The dosimetrist will be required to perform all standard dosimetry responsibilities, including:
• Participate in the 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), and 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.

Qualifications

• Graduate of hospital or university affiliated formal dosimetry program (Required) or
• Bachelor's Degree (Required) or
• Bachelor's Degree in physical or biological science with 2 years dosimetry experience (Required) or
• Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field with 4 years of dosimetry experience (Required)

Requirements

• Experience with Pinnacle, Mosaiq, MIM, Varian and Elekta linacs, as well as secondary dose calculation software such as RadCalc (Preferred)
• Experience with record and verify systems such as Mosaiq or ARIA (Required)
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) (Required)
• Experience in using computers, remote access software, etc. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of current radiation therapy principles, methods, procedures, and planning techniques including 2D, 3D, IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT (Required proficiency)
• Proficient in use of commercially available treatment planning systems (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of linear accelerators, simulator, and CT scanners (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) from the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) (Required)
• Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT-R) with on-the-job training for treatment planning equaling 2 years of dosimetry (Required)

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Rarely
• Lifting: Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying: Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing: Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling: Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing: Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Frequently
• Crouching: Frequently
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Handling: Frequently
• Grasping: Frequently
• Feeling: Constantly
• Talking: Constantly
• Hearing: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions: Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10% - 25%