Dosimetrist

MedStar Health islooking foraDosimetristto join ourteam atMedstarGeorgetown University Hospital!

The Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist designs treatment plans with the aid of a treatment planning system calculates treatment time for approved plans handles radioactive sources during implantation and removal of interstitial implants and prepares shielding blocks for electron treatments and assists in quality assurance checks of treatment units and treatment procedures. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs treatment plans of varying complexity using input from films and contours taken during the simulation and from CT scans.
• Calculates treatment time for approved plans for external beam therapy. Interacts with technologists inpatient setup to ensure accurate delivery of plans. Calculates dose to tissues within and outside radiation fields. Inputs treatment data in Veriflex System.
• Performs brachytherapy treatment planning and assists in the insertion and removal of sources. Conducts room survey packs radioactive waste. Performs quality assurance checks on brachytherapy procedures.
• Fabricates bolus and compensators prepare shielding blocks for electron treatments.
• Performs quality control checks on the treatment planning system and treatment machines. Conducts dose measurements on patients (TLD film diodes). Performs quality control checks on radiation measurements and/or calculations.
• Performs radiation measurements and calculations for patient treatment.
• Attends weekly chart rounds.
• Participates in clinical teaching.
• Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations in all activities.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered all-inclusive.

Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree and completion of a Dosimetrist Program preferred.

Experience

• 5-7 years' Experience as a radiation therapist or completion of dosimetry program preferred.
• Registered Radiation Therapist preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist upon hire preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in math and basic physics.
• Should also be detail-oriented and comfortable working with computers.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions essential.