Dosimetrist - $82-106 per - Berkeley, United States - Sutter Health

    Sutter Health
    Sutter Health Berkeley, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description

    Sutter Health is seeking a Dosimetrist for a job in Berkeley, California.

    Job Description & Requirements

    • Specialty: Dosimetrist
    • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
    • Start Date: ASAP
    • Duration: Ongoing
    • Employment Type: Staff

    We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health

    Organization:

    ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus

    Position Overview:

    To provide high quality, professional and compassionate radiation therapy dosimetry work, under the direction of a leadership. The this position is thoroughly familiar with the physical and geometric characteristics of radiation equipment and has the training and expertise necessary to generate image-based computerized treatment plans based on protocols and methods established by the radiation oncologists and medical physicists. Administers quality control programs in conjunction with the physicist and radiation therapists in the department.

    Job Description:

    • Provides treatment planning prescribed by leadership.
    • Performs dosimetry calculations.
    • Verifies patient treatment records and dose delivery.
    • Creates isodose plan.
    • Creates reconstruction of patient images form Computerized Tomography (CT)/Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scansbuilding computer model of the patients anatomy and Tumor/Target volume based on the CT/MRI images.

    EDUCATION:

    • Bachelor's: Bachelor of Science in Physics related field

    CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

    • CMD-Certified Medical Dosimetrist Upon Hire

    TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

    • 5 years recent relevant experience

    SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

    • Ability to evaluate treatments plans for clinical value and acceptability in clinical situations, to coordinate essential activities in workflow for radiation therapy treatments, and to follow instruction and documented procedures in performing tasks on the computer workstations in an accurate, safe and efficient manner.
    • Must be able to understand the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to derive computerized treatment plans and communicate these aspects to the radiation oncologist for plan approval, and to the radiation therapist for plan implementation.
    • Must have the ability to interpret and execute treatment plans as defined in relevant treatment protocols.
    • Must possess mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry, and be able to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts to facilitate the treatment planning process.

    PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

    See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements

    Job Shift:

    Days

    Schedule:

    Full Time

    Shift Hours:

    8

    Days of the Week:

    Monday - Friday

    Weekend Requirements:

    None

    Benefits:

    Yes

    Unions:

    No

    This position is work from home eligible.

    Position Status:

    Non-Exempt

    Weekly Hours:

    40

    Employee Status:

    Regular

    Number of Openings:

    1

    Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

    Pay Range is $81.66 to $106.14 / hour

    The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidates experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

    Sutter Health Job ID #R Posted job title: medical dosimetrist

    About Sutter Health

    Headquartered in Sacramento, we provide coordinated care to more than 3 million Californians. Our integrated network has created a connected model of care that is delivering coordinated healthcare when, where and how people need it. We are committed to ensuring healthcare is accessible and inclusive to all by offering comprehensive services and quality health programs tailored to the diverse communities we serve.