Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist jobs in Charleston, WV

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The Dosimetrist is professionally engaged at the interfaces between:

The clinical requirements of patient treatment prescribed by the radiation oncologist; The physical requirements specified by the radiation oncology physicist for design and execution of the physician’s prescription for each assigned patient, per department policies and procedures; and the simulation and treatment delivery procedures implemented by the radiation therapists. In addition to designing treatment plans that comply with the aforementioned factors, this position has major responsibility for the accurate documentation and communication of all phases of this process for the entire radiation oncology team and the patient.

Essential Functions:

Below is a list of the essential functions of the job truly necessary or required to perform the job, and the frequency at which the functions are performed. Next to each function, the approximate percentage of time spent performing the function is included. Total percentage of time equals 100%. Functions are generalized and grouped into categories of 20-25% of time spent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties as assigned may be required.

• Consults with the radiation oncologist and/or radiation oncology physicist as necessary, and uses the data acquired during the simulation/planning process to design a dosimetric treatment plan as requested by the radiation oncologist per the prescription, treatment planning note, and department policies. 50%
• Participates in ongoing departmental quality improvement activities such as chart rounds, chart audits, weekly checks, quality improvement projects, error-reporting activities, ongoing policy and procedure reviews, and treatment planning system quality assurance activities, as well as other tasks in collaboration with the medical physicist or radiation therapy team. 15%
• Develops processes for continued improvement in dosimetric treatment planning in collaboration with medical physicists and radiation oncologists, including implementation of new planning systems, techniques, and protocols. The dosimetrist will have access to appropriate vendor training for all tools as well as continuing medical education opportunities. 15%
• Assists the simulation staff as necessary to obtain the appropriate patient data and assists in acquisition of outside imaging studies per department policies and procedures, as requested by the radiation oncologist in the prescription and/or treatment planning note. 10%
• Assists with, and directs as necessary, the fabrication of beam modifying devices and patient immobilization and positioning devices. 5%
• Assists the simulation staff as necessary to obtain the appropriate patient data and assists in acquisition of outside imaging studies per department policies and procedures, as requested by the radiation oncologist in the prescription and/or treatment planning note. 5%

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Certification from college or technical school (Medical Dosimetry Accredited Program)
• Certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board or Board Eligible
• CPR Certification
• 1-year full-time experience as a medical Dosimetrist, including treatment planning for external beam therapy using 3D conformal techniques, IMRT planning including inverse optimization, clinical simulation processes, and treatment chart documentation.

Physical Requirements:

Below is a list of the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting, driving, general office activities, manual dexterity, and vision and the number of hours required to perform the task.

More than 50% of the time:

• Sit, stand, walk
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs
• See, speak, and hear to be able to communicate

Less than 50% of the time:

• Carry and lift weight (10-20 lbs.)
• Stoop, kneel or crawl
• Climb and balance

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer, and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Who We Are

Akumin is a national outpatient partner of choice for U.S. health systems, hospitals, and physician groups, addressing their outsourced radiology and oncology needs. Akumin provides comprehensive radiology and oncology services and solutions to approximately 1,000 hospitals and health systems across 47 states and offers fixed-site outpatient diagnostic imaging through a network of owned and/or operated facilities. By combining clinical and operational expertise with the latest advances in technology and informatics, Akumin delivers unparalleled patient experiences and outcomes.

This job has been posted by IgnyteAI on behalf of Akumin. IgnyteAI is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of IgnyteAI not to discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.