Travel Dosimetrist - Pikesville, MD, United States - United Urology Group

Description

Are you interested in making a difference in patient care? Learn about our unique culture of respect, growth, innovation, the best patient care, and how we give back to the community.

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care.

We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff

We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies.

We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends
UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more
United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country.

Our Urology Group Affiliates consist of Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology- Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology Tucson, Colorado Urology & Tennessee Urology.

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for performing the accurate delivery of prescribed ionizing therapeutic radiation under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist, using a variety of complex techniques and equipment.

Educate patients on procedures, skincare, side effects, and nutrition.
Performs simulation procedures and prepares immobilization devices for various body parts.

Monitors patients' clinical progress withholds treatment if necessary and refers patients to Radiation Oncologist or Executive Director for appropriate intervention.

Operation of the therapeutic equipment, proper patient positioning, monitoring of the patient during the procedure, and related clerical duties.

Evaluates and assesses treatment machine operations; recognizes machine malfunctions and reports them to Executive Director.
Communicates clearly and concisely with all members of the health care team, patients, and families.

Meet and adhere to strict radiation safety guidelines, internal quality controls, organizational standards, department policies and procedures, and strategic goals.

Graduated from an accredited Radiation Therapy School.
Minimum of six (6) months' experience as a staff therapist.
Current knowledge of appropriate clinical practice, radiation protection, and quality assurance.
Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
Proficient computer software and database skills.


Travel:
Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.
Good general health and stress-coping ability.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
United Urology Group and its affiliate practices are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.