Dosimetrist

SUMMARY

Responsible for treatment planning tasks related to conventional radiotherapy, IMRT or Brachytherapy, and for the accuracy and quality of patient’s treatment plans. Responsible for interacting with physicians to correctly carry out the written directives and providing accurate documentation. Participate in patient simulations and provide help to therapists as needed. Assist the physicist in chart checking, special dosimetry, brachytherapy and radiation safety work and may participate in quality assurance of medical linear accelerators. Contribute to quality and performance improvement initiatives.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

• Contours patient, obtains separations, evaluates CT images and verifies off-axis data as required for simulator coverage
• Performs dose calculations, assessing information as required for each case, utilizing correct factors
• Provides isodose distributions accurately representing the patient’s treatment as indicated by simulator parameters
• Makes effort to produce the best dosimetry plans
• Works with physicians to optimize IMRT treatment plans
• Demonstrates proficiency with the IMPAC R&V system
• Capable of correctly using the physics related software or basic equipment
• Considers age specific needs according to scope of service: Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
• Provides accurate radiation surveys after the brachytherapy procedures or for a specific concerned area
• Receives and ships radioactive materials and completes appropriate documentation accurately
• Performs brachytherapy dose/treatment time calculations as required for each case
• Handles radioactive isotopes according to ALARA and regulatory guidelines
• Completes all necessary documentation for each case accurately and in a timely manner
• Accurately charges each patient for services rendered in a timely fashion
• Prepares custom boluses or molds as needed
• Capable of performing dosimetry measurements
• Assists physicians to solve treatment set-up difficulties
• Assists physicians with creation of clinical electron set-ups ensuring complete documentation of treatment parameters
• Can assist physicist in performing machine quality assurance
• Assists in performing weekly chart checks

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

A.S degree in health/physical sciences or equivalent. BA degree in health/physical sciences or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE

One year practical experience in clinical radiation therapy as a RTT and four years experience in radiation dosimetry and treatment planning. Knowledge of dosimetric and treatment planning concepts as applied to external beam and brachytherapy in a modern Radiation Oncology facility. Familiarity with equipment QA procedures.

Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) preferred. Eligibility for board certification is a requirement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

Pay Range

$46.02-$67.87

Location

Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type

M-F

Work Shift

Day

Driving Required

No

Union

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.