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POSITION SUMMARY:

To be fully engaged in providing No Harm / Quality, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by providing support to the cancer center. The 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.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

*Engagement: *

• To give undivided attention to all aspects of the job.
• To maintain Health First’s interest and customers in the highest regard.

*Quality/No Harm: *

• Design a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the radiation Oncologist’s prescription to a defined tumor volume.
• Consider dose-limiting structures in the design of treatment plans and document dose in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription.
• Coordinate treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated devices, including CT, MRI and PET when indicated, for radiation oncology treatment planning.
• Supervise, perform or assist in the planning of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges and other beam modifying devices.
• Supervise, perform or assist in the planning of the production of moulds, casts and other immobilization devices.
• Supervise the therapist staff in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
• Perform calculations for the accurate delivery of the Radiation Oncologist’s prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record, and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Medical Physicist.
• Provide physics and technical support to the medical Physicist, in radiation protection, qualitative machine calibrations, and quality assurance of the radiation oncology equipment.

Customer Experience:

• To win and maintain trust with internal and external customers.

*Stewardship: *

• To use and maintain all Health First equipment and property with the utmost respect and care.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Graduate of a formerly organized hospital or affiliated medical dosimetry program with clinical and classroom curriculum and other training.
• And/or experience as a medical dosimetrist so that the total duration of study, training and experience is at least 18 months.
• Or a B.A. or B.S. degree with a major in the physical or biological sciences.
• Or is a registered radiation therapy technologist.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize time in order to maximize quality, value, and service.
• Ability to relate well to all customers (internal and external).

*PHYSICAL DEMANDS: *

• Ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds unassisted.
• Visual acuity and good hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Manual dexterity to handle fragile test equipment and minimize (and avoid) damage.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work in a very stressful environment and maintain excellent service.
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and implement quality assurance protocols.
• Ability to apply good judgment quickly in response to radiation emergencies.
• Ability to assess and analyze data and complete tasks independently.
• Ability to identify areas where quality, safety, or efficiency can be improved and willingness to take the initiative to develop creative solutions to problems.
• Ability to respond appropriately to questions concerning radiation therapy and patient care.

*COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT/SKILLS CHECKLIST: *

• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to organize and work efficiently to achieve average or above average productivity.
• Ability to use spreadsheets and basic network or computer-related tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and cordially with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Ability to insure a high degree of professional ethics, care, tact, and courtesy.
• Well-versed in proper use and etiquette of all systems of communication.

Job: *Clinical Professional

Organization: *Health First Medical Group LLC

Title: Dosimetrist (Remote) - Radiation Oncology

Location: Florida - Brevard County-Viera

Requisition ID: 074832