Dosimetrist - Radiation Oncology -Mercy Medical Center - PRN (Day)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Dosimetrist will use their knowledge of physics, anatomy and radiobiology to develop an optimal arrangement of radiation portals and exposures to spare normal and radiosensitive tissues while applying a prescribed dose by the Radiation Oncologist to the targeted disease volume

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Communicates and works closely with Simulation staff and Radiation Therapists on issues of patient setup and treatment.

* Communicates and works closely with Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicists in designing the treatment plan.

* Requests physics support as needed from Medical Physicist

* Develops treatment plans using needed resources and presents them to the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicists for review/approval.

* Assists with brachytherapy procedures as needed.

* Performs monitor unit calculations as needed

* Documents treatment parameters in patient treatment chart to assure the clear and concise transfer of information from the treatment planning area to the treatment area.

* Assists and makes recommendations to Radiation Therapist and Radiation Oncologist regarding patient set-up or positioning problems

* Fabricates immobilization devices, custom bolus, custom shielding devices and other treatment aids

* Solves immobilization and treatment position problems under pressure

* Prioritizes work load to ensure plans, treatment devices, and monitor unit calculations are ready for the initial patient treatment as well as modifications required throughout the patient's treatment course

* Observes and reports patient problems to the Radiation Oncologist

* Reports any misadministration to the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, or Department Director

* Communicates with patients and family members in a compassionate manner

* Must be a self-starter and able to work within a team

* Utilizes professional and tactful communication skills

* Maintains confidentiality at all times

* Participates in staff development activities and orientation as requested

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

* Certified by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist CMD, or eligible to sit for the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board. If eligible, must pass within one year from date of hire.

* Must have ability to identify anatomical structures from different imaging modalities

* Working knowledge of Windows based software

* Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

* Adheres to and exhibits our core values:

Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.

Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.

Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.

Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.

* Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times

* Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines

* Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members

* Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers

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