Job Description
Role Description This is a fully remote position, excluding the 90-day probationary period from the date of hire. Upon satisfactory completion of the first 90 days, the dosimetrist will switch to a fully remote model. The dosimetrist must continue to demonstrate the ability to perform all job duties effectively when working remotely in order to remain in a fully remote model. • The dosimetrist must participate in remote teaching for all trainees in the department, including dosimetry students, physician residents, therapy students, and physics residents. • The dosimetrist must participate in and present at the educational seminars in the department. • The dosimetrist must present treatment plans in chart rounds for all UH locations and be part of a regular chart rounds schedule rotation. If unable to present remotely due to remote setup concerns, must commit to being available onsite for chart rounds on assigned days. • The dosimetrist will be part of the general treatment planning pool. • The dosimetrist must commit to a fixed schedule and be available during scheduled hours via the department’s preferred method of contact (instant messaging system). Fixed schedule must be within standard clinic hours. • The dosimetrist must participate in the development of documented policies and procedures as assigned by the chief dosimetrist or chief physicist, under the guidance of the clinical operations team. • The dosimetrist will be required to perform all standard dosimetry responsibilities, including: • Participate in the development of documented policies and procedures for dosimetry, under the guidance of the clinical operations team. • Design radiation treatment plans including 3D conformal, intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), volumetric modulated arc (VMAT), and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) to deliver precise radiation doses with optimal beam geometry. • Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more image sets. • Create and transfer reference images and localization marks for patient setup verification and treatment delivery. • Assist with patient simulation to determine optimal patient positioning for planning as needed, and verify machine and patient clearance. • Perform image fusions between different image sets per instruction and guidance from the physician and physicist. • Transfer images from the Radiology PACS system to the treatment planning or image processing system. • Perform secondary calculations to ensure accurate delivery of the prescribed radiation dose. • Document all pertinent information in various electronic systems including the record and verify system, and the electronic medical record (EMR) system, following department standards. Qualifications • Graduate of hospital or university affiliated formal dosimetry program (Required) or • Bachelor's Degree (Required) or • Bachelor's Degree in physical or biological science with 2 years dosimetry experience (Required) or • Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field with 4 years of dosimetry experience (Required) Requirements • Experience with Pinnacle, Mosaiq, MIM, Varian and Elekta linacs, as well as secondary dose calculation software such as RadCalc (Preferred) • Experience with record and verify systems such as Mosaiq or ARIA (Required) • Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) (Required) • Experience in using computers, remote access software, etc. (Required) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities • In-depth knowledge and understanding of current radiation therapy principles, methods, procedures, and planning techniques including 2D, 3D, IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT (Required proficiency) • Proficient in use of commercially available treatment planning systems (Required proficiency) • Knowledge of linear accelerators, simulator, and CT scanners (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications • Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) from the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) (Required) • Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT-R) with on-the-job training for treatment planning equaling 2 years of dosimetry (Required) Physical Demands • Standing: Frequently • Walking: Frequently • Sitting: Rarely • Lifting: Frequently 50 lbs • Carrying: Frequently 50 lbs • Pushing: Frequently 50 lbs • Pulling: Frequently 50 lbs • Climbing: Occasionally 50 lbs • Balancing: Occasionally • Stooping: Frequently • Kneeling: Frequently • Crouching: Frequently • Crawling: Occasionally • Reaching: Frequently • Handling: Frequently • Grasping: Frequently • Feeling: Constantly • Talking: Constantly • Hearing: Constantly • Repetitive Motions: Constantly • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Constantly Travel Requirements • 10% - 25%