Dosimetrist - Cancer Center - Moline

Responsibilities

• Performs tumor localization procedures according to the physician’s treatment plan and department policy.
• Accurately imports treatment planning data and dose calculations before beginning treatment.
• Completes computer treatment planning on patients as required by the physician.
• BUILDS special treatment devices and aids such as beam shaping blocks and immobilization devices and checks them for accuracy.
• EXhibits effective verbal and written communication/documentation with all staff, physicians and patients according to the departmental and hospital policies.
• Orients radiology students to radiation therapy and dosimetry.
• PERFORMS QA procedures for IMRT/SRS/SBRT.
• PERFORMS SRS treatment duties as necessary.
• ATTENDS QA meetings, therapist meetings, staffing meetings, in-services, and other pertinent meetings of the department.
• PERFORMS IMRT QA as directed by the physicist.
• ASSISTS CT simulation and CT guided tumor localization and contouring. (ENTERS appropriate treatment data into the record and verify system.)
• CONDUCTS weekly chart review conference and records and reports changes that need to be made for treatment field localization.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in the physical sciences preferred.
• Experience: IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SRBT, and HDR experience preferred.
• Experience in Eclipse treatment planning preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Member of the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) (or equivalent) certification or board eligible. Must become board certified within 2 board offerings from start date. MDCR certification preferred. Must be an ARRT registered in radiation therapy and maintain a current Iowa Permit to Practice in Radiation Therapy. Must maintain BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Must be a member of the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) (or equivalent) certification or board eligible. Must become board certified within 2 board offerings from start date. MDCR certification preferred.
• Must be an ARRT registered in radiation therapy and maintain a current Iowa Permit to Practice in Radiation Therapy.
• Must maintain BLS certification.

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication/documentation.
• Knowledge of IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SRBT, and HDR techniques.
• Experience with Eclipse treatment planning software.
• Ability to perform QA procedures for IMRT/SRS/SBRT.
• Knowledge of CT simulation and CT guided tumor localization.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Dental and health insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Early access to earned wages.
• Employee recognition program.

Pay

• $50.52 - $75.78/hr*FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

Schedule

• 40/hrs per week - Full-time