Senior Dosimetrist NE

Education:
Completion of a JRCERT approved school for medical dosimetry or radiation therapy.
 

Licensures/Certifications:
Certified (CMD)
 

Experience:
Minimum 5 years dosimetry experience.
 

Skills:
• Thorough knowledge of equipment operations, radiation physics, radiobiology, anatomy and physiology, quality assurance, and patient care technique
• Skill in data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to prepare and calculate computer plans for patients on treatment machines and for patients receiving brachytherapy.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Generates computerized treatment plan options according to the physicians treatment prescription.
• Checks all patient treatment charts for correct transfer and entry of treatment parameters and doses.
• Calculates does distributions for interstitial and intracavitary implants
• Assists as needed the Radiation Therapist during simulation and initial treatment to assure correct positioning of patients and radiation beam positioning as required by the treatment plan.
• Transfers treatment and filed information to Record and verify system either manually or via diacom transfer.
• Provides physics support to the medical physicist.
• Assisting radiation protection
• Measures, equipment calibrations
• Performance of radiation quality management and quality assurance practices

Working Conditions

• Normal patient care environment with little exposure to noise and dust.
• Frequent exposure to radiation with little chance of injury when established safety procedures are followed.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently