Medical Dosimetrist I, Radiation Oncology

Location

Type, TX | United States

Job description

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued patients and employees. With over 20,000 employees, we are committed to continuing our growth with the best professionals in the healthcare industry. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth

Job Summary

The Department of Radiation Oncology has state-of-the-art treatment equipment and systems, offering the opportunity for training and experience with the most current treatment planning systems. The Medical Dosimetrist I will work under general supervision to provide technical expertise in radiation therapy treatment planning, operating radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly employed, and measuring and generating radiation dose distributions and calculations under direction of Radiation Therapy Physicist and/or Radiation Oncologist. They will print, plan and export to record and verify system. Responsible for the accuracy of the treatment plans and charts they create. Provide technical assistance to medical physicists, radiation therapists and physicians regarding implementation of treatment plans which they have created. Follow dosimetry team’s policies, procedures and quality assurance methods. Provide input as new procedures and workflows are created within the team. Develop their planning skills by working under the guidance of Medical Dosimetrist II, III, Chief Dosimetrist or Director of Treatment Planning on more challenging cases. Keep current on new treatment planning techniques/methods. The department of Radiation Oncology has state-of-the-art treatment equipment and systems, and is excited to offer the opportunity for training and experience with the most current treatment planning systems.

Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical or biological science, certification as a Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) within two (2) years of becoming Medical Dosimetrist I, and no experience required.

Job Duties

• Performs treatment planning of conventional or 2D, 3D, IMRT, VMAT and SBRT plans.
• Consults with physicians to explain and review details, then finalize plan as agreed upon.
• Prints plan and exports to record and verify system.
• Responsible for the accuracy of the treatment plans and charts they create.
• Provides technical assistance to medical physicists, radiation therapists and physicians regarding implementation of treatment plans which they have created.
• Follows dosimetry team’s policies, procedures and quality assurance methods.
• Provides input as new procedures and workflows are created within the team.
• Develops their planning skills by working under the guidance of Medical Dosimetrist II, III, Chief Dosimetrist or Director of Treatment Planning on more challenging cases.
• Keeps current on new treatment planning techniques/methods.
• Follow clinical protocols as described in protocol guidelines and submit data (when required) in a timely manner.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:
  • a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients;
  • b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants;
  • c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records);
  • or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of all aspects of radiation therapy including patient setups, treatment devices, machine limitations and treatment planning.
• Knowledge of computers and office equipment.
• Ability to ensure adherence to all policies and procedures of the University, such as Human Resources policies and guidelines, accounting regulations, and internal control policies.
• Ability to coordinate and work independently.
• Ability to work with confidential information on a daily basis.
• Skill in providing positive internal customer service environment.
• Excellent organizational skill.

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are considered fair but involve more than average exposure to one or more disagreeable elements including radiation.
• Work is performed in a well lit and temperature controlled environment with specialized safety precautions used to reduce exposure to radiation.

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This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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