Medical Dosimetrist, Cancer Care Center

Overview

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist to join our multi-disciplinary team at the Cancer Care Center at Central Maine Medical Center
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This is a Full-time, 40 hours per week, benefit eligible position.

Compensation: Your experience and dedication to providing top quality patient care is valued at Central Maine Healthcare, and that is reflected in our competitive, experienced based salary rates.

The Cancer Care Center at Central Maine Medical Center is an integrated, multi-disciplinary program that combines a full spectrum of services and medical specialists to diagnose and treat cancer all in one center. Some of the best minds in cancer care work together, using advanced technology, to give people with cancer the best options for treatment and recovery.

Central Maine Healthcare offers advanced technology, including image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and Rapid Arc technology. These techniques deliver highly powerful and precise radiation to the tumor, while preserving healthy tissue. This precise targeting can reduce the number of treatments and side effects for patients.

The Dosimetrist consults with radiation oncologists and physicists on treatment strategies to provide optimal treatment plans. Calculates and checks treatment parameters, instructs radiation therapists regarding implementation of treatment plans, and reviews patient charts for dosimetry accuracy.

• Performs treatment planning, including external beam, brachytherapy and any new techniques and procedures as implemented by the department.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using treatment planning software and hardware.
• Performs troubleshooting of computer systems in collaboration with vendor.
• Calculates patient treatment times and verifies calculations performed by other clinicians.
• Researches, develops and fabricates immobilization devices and treatment aides.
• Assists in simulation procedures, obtaining contours and special measurements.
• Assists in special radiotherapy procedures.
• Instructs radiation therapy students in physics and dosimetry, ensuring the education reflects the requirements for the training program.
• Under the supervision of a physicist, performs periodic treatment machine calibrations, surveys and other aspects of the radiation oncology department’s quality assurance program.
• Documents and maintains records as required by State, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.
• Performs and assists with equipment maintenance.
• Identifies potential problems with equipment and identifies possible solutions.
• Collaborates with vendors to minimize machine downtime.
• Attends professional educational activities.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as necessary and required.

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) or eligible

• Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards.

We are committed to our team members’ growth and health. We prioritize work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members.

• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Basic Life insurance at no cost
• Supplemental Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans
• Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance
• Family leave program for Parental Leaves
• Comprehensive Wellness Program

While not at work, our team members enjoy Maine’s outdoor opportunities. Centrally located to attractions, residents can day trip to Boston, North Conway, New Hampshire and Boothbay Harbor. Maine offers a family-friendly environment with strong schools.

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving about 400,000…