Dosimetrist - Butner - UHealthSolutions, Inc.

Description

Job Description

The Medical Dosimetrist is a vital member of the radiation therapy planning team at Butner Federal Correctional Complex (FCC Butner) in North Carolina. FCC Butner provides medical care for hundreds of federal inmates with complex health conditions, and our institution is committed to collaborating with the Bureau of Prisons to improve health outcomes and service delivery.

• We prioritize providing comprehensive, high-quality, responsive, and cost-effective services while protecting the BOP's core safety and security mission.
• We strive to minimize administrative burdens and support FCC Butner's future clinical program and staff development.

Summary:

The Medical Dosimetrist will work under the direction of medical physicists and radiation oncologists to measure and generate radiation dose distributions, calculations, and perform other physics-related duties.

• Treatment planning by computer or manual computation to deliver a prescribed dose to a defined tumor volume and provide adequate normal tissue sparing;
• Assists technology staff in implementing treatment plans, including 3D, IMRT, VMAT, Electron, Proton, HDR, and SRS Planning;
• Assists in planning and fabrication of beam-modifying devices and immobilization devices;
• Performs dosage calculations and verifies mathematical accuracy using a system established by a medical physicist;
• Provides technical assistance to medical physicists in radiation protection, qualitative and quantitative machine calibrations, and quality assurance of radiation therapy equipment;
• Assists in applying specific dosimetry methods, ion chamber, or film to special clinical problems;
• Assists in intracavitary and interstitial sealed source procedures and manual calculation of dose distributions.

Requirements:

A 4-Year Degree from a Medical Dosimetry program is required. A recent graduate of a Bachelor's level Medical Dosimetry program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology is strongly preferred.

• Active State of North Carolina Radiation Therapy license;
• BLS/ACLS Certifications;
• Certification and/or eligibility for the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board Exam (strongly preferred).

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in clinical medical dosimetry, computer literacy, excellent communication, and patient/family interpersonal skills;
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills;
• Medical Dosimetry experience or externship in a clinical radiation oncology setting and/or Proton Therapy experience (strongly preferred).

Professional Requirements:

• Demonstrates respect and civility in all interactions;
• Adheres to dress code and appearance;
• Completes annual educational requirements;
• Wears identification while on duty;
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

Estimated Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 per year