Dosimetrist

Full-time position, benefits eligible, 40 hours per week.

Pay

$63.45 - $95.20 per hour.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) or Board Eligible
• Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Science or Medical Dosimetry
• Typically requires one year of experience

Responsibilities

• Production of acceptable treatment plans for radiation oncology patients
• Proficient with functions of the treatment planning system including, but not limited to, contouring, image registration, plan optimization, and plan evaluation
• Assist simulator technologist with difficult patient setups
• Create treatment plans which fulfill the needs of the radiation oncologist, ensuring they minimally meet but ideally exceed physician dosimetric parameters
• Consult with the radiation oncologist in the selection of the best plan
• Review treatment parameters with physician for plan approval; bring to physician attention and note any parameters that fall outside of expected treatment guidelines
• Supervise the radiation therapists in implementation of the selected treatment plan (correct use of bolus, immobilization, wedges, and field arrangement)
• Quality assurance checks on the treatment course of radiation oncology patients
• Proficient with functions of the record and verify system including, but not limited to, importing and exporting of treatment plans and verification that treatment plan complies with the intended treatment course; inform physicists of unusual errors or messages
• Verify all necessary patient documentation related to treatment planning is complete
• Actively participate in weekly chart rounds
• Participate in continuous process improvement meetings and projects
• Provide remote treatment planning support and travel to multiple radiation oncology departments when needed
• Maintain daily billing for billable physics and treatment planning services

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must follow safety precautions in use of linear accelerators
• Radiation Safety precautions must be followed per IEMA regulations and Hospital policies
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when the patient is unable to assist, patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate when available
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
• Exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

About the Organization

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

About the Role

Working in collaboration with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist, the Medical Dosimetrist designs radiation treatment plans for patients using a treatment planning computer and/or manual calculations according to the physician’s prescription.