Medical Dosimetrist - Amsterdam, United States - St. Mary's Healthcare

Description

• No weekends and No On-call

• Identify and contour normal and doselimiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets. Assumes proficiency in image registration with various image data sets to include CT, MRI and PET.
• Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery to include DRRs, CBCTs and other IGRT methods, as specified.
• Perform or assist in the planning and implementation of the fabrication of custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.
• Perform calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record, and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations by an approved method.
• Provide assistance and technical support to the medical physicist in radiation safety and protection, qualitative machine calibrations, quality assurance of treatment plans and radiation oncology equipment.
• Operate and perform quality assurance, under the direction of the Medical Physicist, on the treatment planning computer(s).
• Perform or assist in the application of specific methods of patient and/or beam dosimetry as directed by the Medical Physicist.
• Participate in quality improvement processes.
• Assist physicist in the design and implementation of research activities and performs special projects related to dosimetry.

• Associates degree in related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three years' experience preferred.
• Varian & Eclipse TPS experience preferred.

• Certification through the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB).
• Licensed Radiation Therapist (ARRT) preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.