MEDICAL DOSIMETRIST, RADIATION THERAPY

Description

Collaborative multidisciplinary oncology environment. Strong operational and strategic oncology leadership. Opportunity to help shape the future growth of radiation oncology. Supportive culture focused on quality, teamwork, and patient-centered care. Competitive compensation and work-life balance in a beautiful, affordable South Georgia community.

Paired Elekta Systems

• VMAT
• SBRT/SRS
• SGRT/VisionRT
• IMRT
• Monoekta ecosystem

What It's Like At Sgmc Health

Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place. Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service. Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment. Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

Why You Will Love SGMC HEALTH

• Great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set.

JOB LOCATION : Cancer Center

DEPARTMENT: PCC - RADIATION ONCOLOGY

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift

Position Summary

The medical dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment, is cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy and has the education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possesses current certification with the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board – required
• Current healthcare provider CPR required
• Demonstrates proficiency with IMRT planning- 2or more years strongly preferred
• Must be able to understand the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to derive computerized treatment plans, and communicate these aspects to the Radiation Oncologist for plan approval, and to the Radiation Therapist for plan implementation
• Has working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations of the State of Georgia concerning Radiation Oncology
• Must possess mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus and be able to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts to facilitate the treatment planning process.
• Knowledge of geriatric patient care
• Interpersonal relations include other employees, physicians, patients and families, and other health care professionals.
• Ability to organize and react in a high stress environment

Duties

Duties require considerable sitting, standing, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of 40 pounds), pushing objects (carts, beds, wheelchairs, etc.), and the ability to operate technical, computer, and office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- ADA INFORMATION
Indoors, daytime shift, mostly weekdays, call back standby, subjected to high level of stress.