Dosimetrist - Radiology Oncology - Harbour View Medical Center Job Suffolk area,Virginia USA,Healthcare

About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Bon Secours
About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Dosimetrist –
Harbour View Medical Center Eligible for $10,000 sign-on bonus. This position is at our Harbour View Medical Center- 1020 Bon Secours Dr, Suffolk, VA 23435. We can offer relocation assistance for those who are not local to this market.

Job Summary Under the direction of a radiation oncologist or physicist, the Dosimetrist performs radiation therapy procedures including delivery of prescribed doses of external beam and radioactive elements.

Essential Functions

Measures, calculates and records daily prescribed radiation dose and develops optimum arrangement of radiation fields and exposures to treat patient.
Studies prescription, x-rays showing area to be treated and requirements for dose calculation.
Selects beam energy, optimal multiple beam arrangement, beam modifying devices and other factors using computer, manuals, and guides.
Develops several possible treatment arrangements that meet physician’s criteria and submit arrangements for selection by physician.
Measures and calculates prescribed radiation dose based upon field sizes, depth of tumor, treatment unit, beam modifying devices and other information, using manuals, guides, and computer.
Explains treatment plan to Radiation Therapist.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Therapy or Medical Dosimetry (required)
Master's Degree in Medical Dosimetry (preferred); required if Bachelor’s degree is not in Medical Dosimetry.

Licensure/Certification

Certified Dosimetrist by the Medication Dosimetrist Certification Board (required)

Experience

1-year relevant experience (preferred)

Training None

Skills And Abilities Hard/Tech/Clinical

Skills:

Knowledge of radiation therapy theories, practices and procedures to provide quality care and treatment. Knowledge of total body irradiation practices. Knowledge of radiation safety to ensure appropriate exposure to patients, staff and the public. Proficient in dose calculations and equipment operations. Quality Assurance Soft/Interpersonal Skills Attention to detail Communication Teamwork Relationship building

Range
Minimum: $56.58 Maximum: $90.52 As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental…