Dosimetrist

Job Description

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Medical Physics

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $45.59 - $74.19 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

The Dosimetrist I is a member of the radiation oncology team who completed basic dosimetry training and is in the process of becoming a board-certified medical dosimetrist. This position provides a wide range of clinical dosimetry services to oncology patients receiving radiation therapy. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

• • Bachelor’s degree and completed a dosimetry training program
• • Master’s degree in physical sciences, mathematics, biomedical sciences or electrical engineering and Board Certified within 36 months of hire date
• • Basic computer knowledge.
• • Working knowledge of the following areas: anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radio biology, radiation physics and radiation safety.
• • Basic knowledge in the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to develop optimal treatment plans.
• • Understands radiobiological concepts.
• • Able to understand patient data acquisition, data transfer, storage, and retrieval.
• • Knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices as well as current rules and regulations of national and state regulatory agencies.
• • Understanding of basic medical physics and radiation dosimetry.
• • Good organizational skills and interpersonal skills necessary.
• • Demonstrate an acceptable level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills related to clinical operations.
• • Good mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus.
• • Must be self-motivated and must be able to use time and institutional resources effectively and judiciously.
• • Ability to follow the requirements and develop treatment plans as specified in national and/or institutional treatment protocols.
• • Possesses the ability to promote compliance and comply with all policies, standard operating procedures, and regulations related to routine clinical operations.
• • Ability to operate specialized equipment and handling of radioactive materials; ability to manage heavy equipment and devices required for clinical tasks.

Ability to perform light work, including but not limited to standing, reaching, walking, lifting, or carrying objects up to thirty-five (35) pounds, pushing, pulling, stooping, reaching, handling, finger manipulation, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, eye-hand coordination.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

• Assists with simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices including, but not limited to CT, MRI, and PET.
• Checks patient data for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and perform segmentation of normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets. Seeks and achieves an acceptable level of proficiency in image registration with various image data sets including CT, MRI, and PET.
• Assists with developing and presenting optimized plans to the medical physicist for review and to the physician for approval.
• May perform secondary calculations to ensure accuracy of dose computations and document all pertinent information in the patient record.
• Creates and uploads reference images for treatment delivery verification to include DRRs,…