*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000*
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated, state-of-the-art medical campus that includes Diagnostic Centers, Outpatient Surgery and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
As a Dosimetrist in the Radiation Oncology Department, you will utilize computer-aided technologies to develop radiation treatment plans, calculate doses and dose distributions, and support complex treatment setups to effectively target tumors while protecting healthy tissue. You will find self-motivated, hard-working and welcoming staff who are dedicated to providing the highest quality and safest patient care.
A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with a 40% Hybrid schedule.
This position will work at two radiation oncology sites within Martin Health.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Design plans for radiation treatment by conferring with the attending radiation oncologist.
Obtain final plan approval from the attending radiation oncologist and submit the approved plan to a medical physicist for review.
Calculate the values of necessary parameters (e.g., monitor unit, gantry angle, MLC settings, etc.) to deliver the prescribed radiation dose and dose distributions and may calculate special dose measurements (e.g., TLD in-vivo measurements).
Bill for calculations, plans and custom MLC per patient according to department and CCF policy and procedures.
Supervise complex treatment set ups and special case setups in the CT simulator.
Prepare all technical documentation required for treatment set up and record completion.
Review patient treatment records for weekly checks.
Participate in department quality assurance meetings, initiatives and implementation of initiatives, including general CCF quality improvements.
Participate in department and professional education and training, department meetings, peer review and chart rounds.
Assist section leader in training and implementation of new modalities and procedures.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor's degree in science, mathematics or engineering, or equivalent from an accredited college or university and supplemental training leading toward the CMD certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board
Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board within 48 months of hire
Completion of a well-regarded training program
Knowledge of simulation processes and treatment planning paradigms (e.g., forward planning and IMRT planning, brachytherapy planning, in-vivo dosimetric measurements, and verify and record systems)
Ability to use sophisticated computers and software, analytical thinking and manual dexterity
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board or equivalent
Physical Requirements:
Manual dexterity and the ability to participate in assisting patients on and off treatment couches.
Requires standing, sitting and walking for extended periods of time; must lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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