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5894 Reggie Tunnel
Chicago
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+1 (555) 826 4029
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Chicago
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+1 (555) 826 4029
Experience
Experience
New York, NY
Dosimetrist
New York, NY
Hickle, Brekke and Cummerata
New York, NY
Dosimetrist
- Assists with or performs the fabrication of beam modifying devices and immobilization devices
- Assists with or performs the application of specific methods of dosimetry, including intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures
- Provides technical direction, training, and continuing education to radiation therapy staff and students
- Performs intracavitary and interstitial radioactive implant procedures, and brachytherapy procedures
- Performs routine quality control program to include weekly chart checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with treatment plans
- Provides technical support for radiation protection procedures and qualitative machine calibrations of the radiation oncology equipment
- Designs a treatment plan to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field to a defined tumor volume
Phoenix, AZ
Medical Dosimetrist
Phoenix, AZ
Deckow-Homenick
Phoenix, AZ
Medical Dosimetrist
- Billing: Participates in charging process in the record & verify system (VARiS and LANTIS)
- Participate in the use of in-vivo dosimetry systems such as thermo luminescent dosimeters (TLD), diodes, and MOSFET
- Preparation of IMRT Planning: Assist in patient setup, data acquisition, data transfer to the treatment planning system. Perform image fusion, anatomical contouring, and isocenter placement. Ensure proper dose constraints and transfer to D3 Radiation Planning. Review IMRT plans from D3 with radiation oncologist. After approval transfer machine delivery parameters to the Record and Verification System such as VARiS and LANTIS and Linear Accelerator
- Collaborates with radiation oncologists, clinical physicists and therapists in developing and implementing new treatment techniques
- Consults with radiation oncologist concerning radioactive implant sites, volume studies, materials, and the proposed dose distribution. Generates computerized pre?implant brachytherapy plans for both LDR and HDR treatments. as requested
- Assists radiation oncologist in the operating room ands GammaMed Suite with the loading of implant apparatus and the handling of radioactive material. Assists in the loading and removal of temporary implants
- Transfers treatment plans, treatment parameters, field DRR’s, and setup photos and notes to the ROIS (record & verify system). May be asked to understand the transfer process and verify treatment planning information post transfer
present
Los Angeles, CA
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Los Angeles, CA
Howe-Zulauf
present
Los Angeles, CA
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
present
- Assists in the planning of the fabrication of compensating filters, custom shields, planning or production of molds, casts, and immobilization devices
- Assists in gathering, recording data, and serving as committee members for Radiation Oncology Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement Programs
- Responsible for successful technical continuity of care, including assisting the technical staff in the implementation of the treatment plan
- Practices safe protection for self and patients adhering to the guidelines of radiation protection and infection control
- Performs dosage calculation in the patient’s radiation therapy chart and verifies mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by a medical physicist
- Provides technical assistance to the medical physicist, when requested, in radiation protection, qualitative and quantitative machine calibrations, and quality assurance of the radiation equipment
- Assists in the application of specific methods of dosimetry (ion chamber, TLD, or film) to special clinical problems
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Radiological Sciences With
Bachelor’s Degree in Radiological Sciences With
Baylor University
Bachelor’s Degree in Radiological Sciences With
Skills
Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, making them feel comfortable while helping to ensure a high level of patient satisfaction. This includes patients who are severely ill and incapacitated
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of Windows based software
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire
- Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
- Performs routine quality control program to include weekly chart checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with treatment plans
- Ability to organize multiple task and projects and maintain control of work flow
- Demonstrates competency in Medical Dosimetry with comprehensive technical knowledge to carry out more complex assignments
- Working knowledge of radiation safety rules and regulations
- Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as technical manuals
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Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Hold a Bachelor's Degree and must have graduated from a required training process/programs for Medical Dosimetrist as defined by Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) (a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program of at least 12 months)
- Comparable to college-level introduction courses in: anatomy, physiology, universal precautions, sterile procedure, occupational/radiation safety, mathematics, physics and medical terminology
- Knowledge of dosimetry practice, technical procedures in the department and the ability to carry out procedures in an accurate, safe and efficient manner. Familiarization with current theory and practices in radiation therapy and dosimetry
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Medical Dosimetrist PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Prepare and check external beam treatment plans and beam-on time calculations by computer and manual computations
- Prepare and check brachytherapy sealed source treatment plans
- Acquire patient measurements necessary to generate treatment plans
- Plan, supervise or fabricate patient treatment aids
- Conduct weekly patient treatment/record reviews
- Perform patient dosimetry verification through external dosimeters
- Promote positive customer service with internal and external customers
- Conduct dosimetry consultations
- Prepare radioactive sources for brachytherapy procedures
- Perform “on call” duties as necessary
- Assist in the development of new dosimetry procedures
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Medical Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Designs treatment plans by means of computer and/or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed dose and field placement technique in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription to a defined tumor volume, with consideration to dose limiting structures
- Performs calculations for delivery of prescribed dose and documents calculation in patient's chart
- Performs verification of mathematical accuracy of all calculations using established system
- Serves as a resource to the therapists working in all areas including simulation, high dose rate, orthovoltage, and treatment
- Coordinates treatment planning information between physicists, therapists, and physicians as necessary
- Reviews patient's charts after planning to ensure that simulation information is correct and reproducible
- Prepare radiation oncology chart for patients with individualized treatment plans either external beam or brachytherapy
- Performs in-vivo dosimetry with TLD's or diodes and helps maintain the TLD's and diodes
- Serves as a resource to the Radiation Oncology Aide
- Assists physicists in annual/bi-yearly treatment machine calibrations
- Helps to maintain statistics of brachytherapy and intracavitary cases
- Provides input to the technical supervisor for the completion of employee performance appraisals
- Participates in panel interviews for open technical positions
- Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience in dosimetry required (w/CMD)
- Minimum one (1) year of experience working with linear accelerators, high dose rate/remote after loading machines, simulators, block cutting, TLD and diode equipment
- California Fluoroscopy License
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Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Collection and analysis of patient data; interaction with radiation oncologists to define target volumes and critical structures
- Design of an optimal approach and calculation of the corresponding dose distributions for the treatment
- Design of immobilization device(s) or other accessories to ensure reproducibility of the treatments and conformation to the plan and/or the simulation
- Design of custom shielding blocks, compensators and other beam modifying devices to optimize dose distributions. When necessary, they also may fabricate these devices
- Radiation dosage calculation and documentation of radiation beam output according to the plan and the physician’s description
- Implementation of the treatment plan in the clinic
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Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Communicates and works closely with Simulation staff and Radiation Therapists on issues of patient setup and treatment
- Communicates and works closely with Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicists in designing the treatment plan
- Requests physics support as needed from Medical Physicist
- Develops treatment plans using needed resources and presents them to the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicists for review/approval
- Assists with brachytherapy procedures as needed
- Performs monitor unit calculations as needed
- Documents treatment parameters in patient treatment chart to assure the clear and concise transfer of information from the treatment planning area to the treatment area
- Assists and makes recommendations to Radiation Therapist and Radiation Oncologist regarding patient set-up or positioning problems
- Fabricates immobilization devices, custom bolus, custom shielding devices and other treatment aids
- Solves immobilization and treatment position problems under pressure
- Prioritizes work load to ensure plans, treatment devices, and monitor unit calculations are ready for the initial patient treatment as well as modifications required throughout the patient’s treatment course
- Observes and reports patient problems to the Radiation Oncologist
- Reports any misadministration to the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, or Department Director
- Communicates with patients and family members in a compassionate manner
- Must be a self-starter and able to work within a team
- Utilizes professional and tactful communication skills
- Maintains confidentiality at all times
- Participates in staff development activities and orientation as requested
- Certified by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist CMD, or eligible to sit for the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board. If eligible, must pass within one year from date of hire
- Must have ability to identify anatomical structures from different imaging modalities
- Working knowledge of Windows based software
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire
- Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
- Adheres to and exhibits our core values
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Dosimetrist Certified Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists in intracavitary and interstitial sealed source procedures and in the subsequent manual and/or computer calculation of the dose distributions of these procedures
- Practices safe protection for self and patients adhering to the guidelines of radiation protection and infection control
- Teaches, trains and provides educational resources for student Radiation Therapists and assists in the evaluation process of the students
- Maintains responsibility for own professional development and keeps current on new planning techniques, devices, and methods through active participation in in-services, continuing education program, and/or self directed learning
- Demonstrates/models the hospitals core values and customer service behaviors in interactions with all customers (internal or external)
- Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age of the patient treated (neonate, pediatric, adolescent or geriatric)
- Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to the patients’ treatment
- Maintains confidentiality of all material within the hospital as well as proper release of information
- Complies with hospital and departmental policies regarding safety, attendance and dress code
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Certified Medical Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Following the dose prescription specified by the Radiation Oncologist, plans a treatment technique by means of a computer and/or manual computations that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose to a defined tumor volume
- Coordinates and/or assists in treatment simulations and tumor localizations, including computed tomography and MRI, when indicated, for radiation treatment planning
- Assists in the planning of the fabrication of compensating filters, custom shields, planning or production of molds, casts, and immobilization devices
- Responsible for successful technical continuity of care, including assisting the technical staff in the implementation of the treatment plan
- Performs dosage calculation in the patient’s radiation therapy chart and verifies mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by a medical physicist
- Provides technical assistance to the medical physicist, when requested, in radiation protection, qualitative and quantitative machine calibrations, and quality assurance of the radiation equipment
- Assists in the application of specific methods of dosimetry (ion chamber, TLD, or film) to special clinical problems
- Assists in intra-cavitary and interstitial sealed source procedures and in the subsequent manual and/or computer calculation of the dose distributions of these procedures
- Detects equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action
- Provides education regarding radiation therapy procedures to patients and family
- Assists in gathering, recording data, and serving as committee members for Radiation Oncology Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement Programs
- Teaches trains and provides educational resources for student Radiation Dosimetrists & Therapists and assists in the evaluation process of the students
- Maintains responsibility for own professional development and keeps current on new planning techniques, devices, and methods through active participation in in-services, continuing education program, and/or self-directed learning
- Provides emotional support for patients and family members. Directs patients and family members to appropriate personnel and agencies for additional support
- Assists in radiation therapy treatment procedures
- Assists with secretarial duties including answering phones, scheduling, filing, etc
- Assists in lifting and transporting patients when necessary
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Medical Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Develops 2-D and 3-D external beam treatment plans for the approval of radiation oncologists either manually or utilizing a digital computer. Assists radiation oncologist in delineating target volume and potentially critical structures, using patient contours, radiographs, CT scans and other diagnostic studies including CT-MRI registration based on age-specific criteria of patients (see addendum). Explains treatment plan of patient to technical staff to assure accuracy and reproducibility of the patient set-up
- Collaborates with radiation oncologists, clinical physicists and therapists in developing and implementing new treatment techniques
- Ascertains that equipment and treatment rooms are properly prepared for the planned course of treatment. Fabricates a variety of devices to assure patient set?up reproducibility and to shape x?ray beams as required by specific treatment plans
- Reviews simulation and port films to assure accurate reproduction of treatment plan. Calculates radiation treatment machine meter settings required by treatment plan, documenting information in patient's therapy chart
- Transfers Rx data electronically through the use of record- and verify systems
- As requested by attending radiation oncologists, performs in?vivo dose verifications, measuring doses directly on patient during the course of radiation treatment
- Consults with radiation oncologist concerning radioactive implant sites, volume studies, materials, and the proposed dose distribution. Generates computerized pre?implant brachytherapy plans for both LDR and HDR treatments. as requested
- Prepares implant apparatus and maintains inventory to assure that correct amount and type of radioactive material will be available to the oncologist
- Assists radiation oncologist in the operating room ands GammaMed Suite with the loading of implant apparatus and the handling of radioactive material. Assists in the loading and removal of temporary implants
- Performs required health physics measurements of patient exposure rates and safety surveys of equipment and operating room
- Documents the amount and type of radioactive material used. Prepares all paperwork in accordance with established Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulations
- Supervises the documentation of final implant placement by radiographs or CT scans. Identifies the location of radioactive sources on final placement films or CT scans and calculates post-implant dosimetry dose for presentation to radiation oncologist
- Maintains radioactive storage areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition, ordering supplies as needed
- Performs all activities involving patient interaction using standard operating procedures
- Participates in brachytherapy conference, presenting implant isodose distributions for discussion and review by staff oncologists
- Participates in Yale?New Haven Hospital Regional Treatment Planning Program. Perform external beam treatment planning, interstitial and intracavitary implant dosimetry and x?ray beam blocking for regional hospitals. Transmit information to participating hospitals. Discusses plans with the referring oncologist to assure mutual understanding of information
- Verifies patient meter setting calculations. Reviews and accurately maintains patient treatment records on a weekly basis to assure correct treatment and dosage notation
- Performs weekly back?up and quality assurance procedures on computerized treatment planning data
- Attends and presents dosimetric information as New patient Conference. Attends weekly Chart Round Conference Receives and responds to inquiries regarding patients' treatment parameters
- Participates in the clinical instruction of resident physicians, technology and dosimetry students. Actively participates in the interview and acceptance of students in the Yale?New Haven Hospital Dosimetry Training Program
- Attends bi?weekly Physics Section Staff meeting. Participates in development and reform of departmental policies and procedures
- Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a manner that ensures customer satisfaction and promotes positive and constructive working relationships within the department and throughout the external medical community
- Performs three (3) of the following five (5) tasks
- Teach a minimum of five (5) formal classes or clinical labs in the technology and/or dosimetry training programs
- Initiates or helps to develops a clinical research project which results in publication in a national journal or in improvement in treatment modality
- Delivers four (4) clinical presentations at New Patient conference
- Present four (4) in'service education programs to departmental staff
- Assists clinical physicists in the ongoing quality assurance program for computer equipment or formal participation in the departmental quality assurance committee
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Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides radiation physics support related to graphical planing and dose calculation for Radiation Oncology patients. Obtains, interprets, and uses patient-specific information necessary for treatment planning including the physician’s prescription indicating the part of body to be treated and the dose to be delivered. Consults with radiation oncologists and therapists as needed throughout planning process
- Radiation Therapy Simulation and Treatment Delivery: Advises and interprets pertinent information obtained during simulation. At treatment delivery, ensures correct implementation of radiation treatment plans
- Performs all appropriate duties relating to initial and weekly chart checks completely and accurately, according to departmental policy and procedures. Participates in quality assurance procedures, including review of dose calculations, documentation and patient records consistent with established guidelines
- Teaches and demonstrates principles of treatment planning, treatment planning systems and departmental policies and procedures to junior staff, post-doctoral fellows and others as directed
- Prepares and gives talks/lectures/case presentations and participates in departmental staff meetings and in-service training sessions
- Attends professional association/society workshops and lectures to further develop professional skills. Attends departmental staff meetings and in-service training as directed. Assists senior radiotherapy physicists in the testing of new procedures and treatment techniques. This may include seeking out learning experiences that stretch and build capabilities by requesting new assignments (i.e., testing computer software, and evaluating new commercial products)
- Treats those individuals (e.g., patient/family, client, Center employee) who depend on the quality, accuracy and timeliness of the work as unique individuals in a respectful, courteous manner, and focuses on understanding and meeting their needs
- Dosimetrist: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (physics or physical science preferred)
- Radiotherapy Physicist: Master’s degree (medical physics)
- A minimum of 1.5 years of experience as a dosimetrist or physicist is preferred
- The ability to problem solve and resolve clinical or machine related issues, as well as perform mathematical calculations and strong understanding of the principles of physics is required. A knowledge of computers and the ability to calibrate physical standards for radiation dosimetry is essential
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Medical Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Acquire 50 CME credits approved by the Association of Registered Radiation Therapists and the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board over a 5 year period
- Billing: Participates in charging process in the record & verify system (VARiS and LANTIS)
- Chart Preparation and Record & Verification: Prepare and check treatment plans based on dose prescription by radiation oncologist. Consult with radiation oncologists on treatment
- Completion and review of patient charts (electronic and paper)
- Facility Limited: HDR Brachytherapy: Assist in the performance of HDR procedure including patient setup, simulation, dose calculations, and dose delivery. Brachytherapy: Assists in the performance of brachytherapy procedure including patient setup, simulation, dose calculations and dose delivery. Special Procedures: Participate in special dosimetric procedures such as stereotactic radiosurgery, total body irradiation
- Maintain an atmosphere of caring, concern, and support for patients ranging from pediatrics through geriatrics, visitors, medical staff, and co-workers on a consistent basis
- Participate in quality assurance in particular, backing up patient data and QA on equipment
- Participate in the implementation of new clinical and research procedures and technologies
- Participate in the training of new staff members in coordination with the responsible Medical Physicist/s
- Participate in the use of in-vivo dosimetry systems such as thermo luminescent dosimeters (TLD), diodes, and MOSFET
- Perform all aspects of the Medical Dosimetry, including the training of new staff members in coordination with the supervising physicist. Involve in all aspects of patient care including extracting patient data for dosimetric determination of dose delivery. Assist with research and development projects as requested
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as directed by supervising Medical Physicists
- Perform point dose calculations when needed. Perform calculations for non-standard treatment situations (irregular fields, extended distances, gaps, tissue compensators, TDF, etc.)
- Preparation of IMRT Planning: Assist in patient setup, data acquisition, data transfer to the treatment planning system. Perform image fusion, anatomical contouring, and isocenter placement. Ensure proper dose constraints and transfer to D3 Radiation Planning. Review IMRT plans from D3 with radiation oncologist. After approval transfer machine delivery parameters to the Record and Verification System such as VARiS and LANTIS and Linear Accelerator
- Simulation: Determine the appropriate immobilization and other treatment devices for patient setup. During simulation, assist in patient setup, immobilization, alignment, marking, and necessary data acquisition on simulator or CT-Sim scanner
- Three-Dimensional Treatment Planning: Assist in patient setup, data acquisition, data transfer to the treatment planning system. Perform image fusion, anatomical contouring, beam placement, isodose calculations and generate treatment plans
- Traditional Treatment Planning: Input patient data and use beam data to generate 2D treatment plans
- Weekly Chart Review
- Maintenance of MDCB credentials with 50 CME credits over five (5) years, or Eligible for MDCB Certification 1000 hours of clinical experience per year. CPR certification
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Medical Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Generate radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities; demonstrating strong attention to detail
- Identify and delineates anatomy and anatomical positioning on various imaging modalities
- Identify the need to create compensation filters, custom shields, and other beam modifying devices
- Perform patient specific quality assurance activities under the direction of the medical physicist
- Complete treatment plans accurately and in a timely manner based on complexity
- Adapt to the ever-changing technology and be open to learning new systems and techniques
- Perform or assist in the planning of the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices while assisting and/or consulting during treatment simulations as necessary in accordance with state laws
- Effectively communicate plan details with physicians and staff; able to offer alternative solutions
- Consults and communicates to the therapist staff regarding the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables
- Documents treatment planning and quality assurance tasks accurately
- Transfers treatment plans, treatment parameters, field DRR’s, and setup photos and notes to the ROIS (record & verify system). May be asked to understand the transfer process and verify treatment planning information post transfer
- May be asked to accurately enter codes for technical treatment planning and quality assurance tasks
- May be asked to perform general computerized tasks, such as word processing, using spreadsheets, moving and altering files and directories, and performing data backup
- May assist in intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures and in the subsequent manual and/or computer calculation of the dose distributions of these treatments after being appropriately credentialed by the medical physicist
- May be asked to perform quality assurance procedures on treatment planning system, linear accelerator, and brachytherapy device under the supervision of the medical physicist
- May be asked to perform radiation protection, qualitative machine calibrations, and quality assurance of the radiation oncology equipment under the supervision of the medical physicist
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Medical Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD)
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Science or equivalent and graduate of a Medical Dosimetry program with minimum of two years clinical practice, or
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Science or equivalent with on-the-job training in Medical Dosimetry program under the supervision of a Certified Medical Dosimetrist, Radiation Physicist and Radiation Oncologist with Minimum of three years clinical experience
- Experience with Philips Pinnacle treatment planning system and Elkta Mosaiq system is required
- Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved Radiation. Therapy Technology Program
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
- Experience with RayStation treatment planning system
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Medical Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Perform external beam treatment planning and dose calculations for radiation therapy patients' care
- TECHNICAL(MEDICAL)KNOWLEDGE
- PRACTICE-BASEDLEARNING&IMPROVEMENT
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Medical Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Certification by the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD)
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Dosimetry or Physics or 2 years of experience as a Dosimetrist
- Board eligible at time of hire
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Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Designs a treatment plan to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field to a defined tumor volume
- Assists with or performs the application of specific methods of dosimetry, including intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures
- Assists with or performs the fabrication of beam modifying devices and immobilization devices
- Provides technical support for radiation protection procedures and qualitative machine calibrations of the radiation oncology equipment
- Minimum of five (5) years radiation therapist experience required
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Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrates competency in Medical Dosimetry with comprehensive technical knowledge to carry out more complex assignments
- Working knowledge of radiation safety rules and regulations
- Must demonstrate strong mathematical skills including algebra, physics and pre-calculus
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as technical manuals
- Ability to organize multiple task and projects and maintain control of work flow
- Plans treatment techniques to deliver prescribed dosage specified by the radiation oncologist
- Ensures reproducibility of the treatment plan set up and plan delivery
- Performs routine quality control program to include weekly chart checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with treatment plans
- Performs intracavitary and interstitial radioactive implant procedures, and brachytherapy procedures
- Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures
- Provides technical direction, training, and continuing education to radiation therapy staff and students
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Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- A certified dosimetrist that has worked in dosimetry for 3 years
- Requires analytical ability necessary to resolve complex patient care problems relating to dosage, angles and treatment plans in radiation therapy
- Must have strong math and computer skills background
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Dosimetrist, Radiation Therapy Resume Examples & Samples
- Knowledge of Radiation Oncology procedures, dosimetry and treatment planning procedures, radiation physics, radiobiology, radiation protection, anatomy and positioning
- Ability to safely and accurately operate the simulator, linear accelerators, treatment planning computer, and hospital computers
- Knowledge of JCAHO, Title 17, Code of Federal Regulations and Title 22 Requirements
- Ability to analyze and solve problems, follow and give direction
- Ability to establish priorities, organizes and completes work in a timely manner
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with others
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Senior Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Computes dose distributions and generates isodose curves for external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy in accordance with departmental procedures and generally accepted dosimetry practices
- Participates in complex situations, localization and immobilization procedures and fabrication of custom treatment devices
- Designs and implements quality assurance procedures in accordance with departmental procedures
- Provides support to physicists in dosimetry calibration, QA and new procedures
- Coordinates/participates in brachytherapy procedures
- Provides leadership and guidance to the dosimetry staff in accordance with departmental standards and procedures
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Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- A requirement for this position, which is intended to address the treatment planning needs for our Network Facilities (Mansfield, Milford, South Shore/Weymooth/Libbey Park), is the ability to perform periodic travel for work between the sites (Mansfield, SSH and Milford) and occasionally to the Boston site. Most of the duties will be centered at the Weymooth sites
- Radiation dosage calculation and documentation of radiation beam output per the plan and the physician’s description
- Verification of the doses delivered to the patient. When necessary, the dosimetrists may be required to perform dose measurements on a patient or in a physical object simulating the patient and interpret the results
- Besides planning for brachytherapy, dosimetrists may also be required to assist in the loading and removal of sources from patients
- Dosimetrists may need to assist in all aspects of radiation safety, including ordering sources, inventory control and maintain documentation to meet regulatory requirements
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Chief Medical Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Designs treatment plans that will deliver the radiation dose in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription considering dose limiting structures in the design of such plan under the direction of the Medical Physicist. Communicate these aspects to physician for plan approval, and to the Radiation Therapist for plan implementation. Document doses in patients record in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription
- Supervise, perform, or assist in the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices
- Assist the therapy staff in the implementation of the treatment plan and problem solving including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, or other treatment variables as well as image guided radiotherapy or respiratory gating
- Verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Medical Physicist
- Operate and perform quality assurance on the treatment planning computer under the direction of the Medical Physicist
- Operate and perform quality assurance of patient charts weekly and at end of treatment for accurate documentation and dosage
- Supervise, perform, or assist in the application of specific methods of dosimetry including ion chamber, TLD, or film measurement as directed by the Medical Physicist
- Maintain licensure, keeping abreast with new technology
- Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents, as assigned
- Follow HIPPA guidelines
- Assists with the planning and participates in supporting programs to ensure effective and safe use of radiation and radionuclides in patients
- Must possess mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry, and calculus and be able to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts to facilitate the treatment planning process
- Must be able to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
- Must be able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc). Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
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Medical Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Perform external beam treatment planning and dose calculations for radiation therapy patients' care. (Includes speed, accuracy, productivity, preparation and follow-up)
- Perform quality assurance activities including but not limited to daily checks, initial plan/chart review, weekly chart checks, and chart close-outs. (Includes accuracy, productivity and completeness.)
- Learn and apply the policies and procedures specific to medical dosimetry responsibilities at MD Anderson Cancer Center. (Includes basic competencies, skill specific competencies, and institutional and department policies.)
- TECHNICAL (MEDICAL) KNOWLEDGE
- PRACTICE-BASED LEARNING &IMPROVEMENT
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Medical Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Works directly with physician in verification simulation, treatment planning procedures, and patient specific radiation dose measurements, including all electronic documentation, charting and coding in Mosaiq and patient electronic medical record (EMR)
- Develops computerized treatment plan, calculates treatment doses and / or monitor unit setting to deliver dose to a tumor volume as prescribed by a radiation oncologist
- Follows the dose prescription radiation dose to a defined tumor volume
- Calculates and documents dose in patient's Mosaiq electronic treatment records
- Verifies the mathematical accuracy of all calculations
- Performs computerized planning of external beam treatments
- Assists in the selection, planning, fabrication and quality review and approval of treatment devices to aid in beam delivery modification
- Assists in the planning, production and quality review and approval of immobilization devices and other treatment aids
- Provides technical assistance to the therapeutic radiological physicist in radiation protection, qualitative and
- Performs weekly quality assurance checks of radiotherapy treatment charts
- Follows all policies and procedures established for the accurate, timely and effective development and QA of all dosimetry responsibilities
- Responsible for thorough, and timely documentation and coding of work in the EMR and Mosaiq
- Implements and assists in the maintenance of the quality system for medical dosimetry and record keeping
- May act as teacher/instructor to all clinical staff, including new dosimetry hires
- Insures that all procedures are followed, verified and QA’d as they relate to the outsourcing or treatment devices, acceptance of said devices at the center, and implementation of said devices during patient treatment
- Participates in the development and/or implementation of new techniques as assigned by Dosimetry manager
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Medical Dosimetrist Per Diem Resume Examples & Samples
- Prepares computerized treatment plans
- Calculates treatment times and monitor units for different therapeutic machines
- Performs dosimetry checks on treatment charts
- Assists in taking patient contours or other relevant patient measurements, obtaining patient data needed for planning and calculation
- Assists in the set-up of complex treatments, both in the simulation room and treatment room
- Works closely with and under the direction of medical physicists
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Dosimetrist Resume Examples & Samples
- Coordinates treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated devices for radiation oncology treatment planning
- Oversees the implementation of treatment plan including; the correct immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables
- Minimum of two years experience as a full time dosimetrist preferred. RT with on the job training preferred