Dosimetrist
Job Description
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin North Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This downtown Stuart hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County on the beautiful Indian River. The caregivers at Martin North Hospital have made it not only an excellent medical facility, but also a home away from home.
As a Dosimetrist, you will be responsible for providing high quality treatment plans and organizing the radiation treatment workflow. The caregiver in this role will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and learn from other team members. Our ideal caregiver is familiar with Pinnacle treatment planning system, but we are open to someone who has general treatment planning skills.
Your primary duties will include:
•Using computer-aided designs to create plans for radiation treatment.
•Calculating the values of necessary parameters to deliver the prescribed radiation dose and dose distributions.
•Assisting in complex treatment setups at CT simulation and/or at treatment.
•Assisting in clinical instruction of therapists, therapy students, dosimetry students and residents in existing and new procedures.
The ideal caregiver is someone who:
•Is a team player.
•Has strong interpersonal skills and effective communication.
•Can work independently and critically think.
•Has a great attitude.
•Has a strong work ethic.
•Is able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
The work culture in this department is positive and communication is clear between all team members. You will be supported by leadership and professional development is encouraged. Cleveland Clinic will assist you by offering work-life balance and tuition reimbursement. Dosimetrists can work towards being a Senior Dosimetrist and there are opportunities to attend conferences or training seminars to support continuing education.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Designs plans for radiation treatment by conferring with the attending radiation oncologist.
- Obtains final plan approval from the attending radiation oncologist and submits the approved plan to a medical physicist for review.
- Calculates the values of necessary parameters, e.g. monitor unit, gantry angle, MLC settings, to deliver the prescribed radiation dose and dose distributions and may need to calculate special dose measurements (e.g. TLD in-vivo measurements).
- Bills for calculations, plans, custom MLC, etc. per patient according to department and CCF policy and procedures.
- Supervises complex treatment set ups, supervises special case setups in the CT simulator.
- Prepares all technical documentation required for treatment set up and record completion.
- Reviews patient treatment records for weekly checks.
- Participates in department quality assurance meetings, initiatives and implementation of initiatives, including general CCF quality improvement initiatives.
- Participates in department and professional education and training, participates in department meetings, peer review, and chart rounds, and assists section leader in training and implementation of new modalities and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in science, mathematics or engineering, or equivalent from an accredited college or university and supplemental training leading toward the CMD certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.
Certifications:
- Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board or equivalent preferred.
- CMD certification or equivalent required within 48 months of hire.
Complexity of Work:
- Ability to use sophisticated computer and software, analytical thinking, manual dexterity, social skills, professional integrity and commitment to teamwork.
Work Experience:
- Completion of a well-regarded training program.
- Knowledge of simulation processes, treatment planning paradigms such as forward planning and IMRT planning, brachytherapy planning, in-vivo dosimetric measurements, and verify and record systems.
Physical Requirements:
- Manual dexterity and the ability to participate in assisting patients on and off treatment couches.
- Requires standing, sitting and walking for extended periods of time; must lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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