Proton Dosimetrist PRN

Clinical Staff - Clinical Support

This position is responsible for providing physicians and therapists with treatment planning, calculations, quality assurance planning, constructing custom blocks as needed for patient treatment, taking required measurements on patients, consulting with physicians and other therapists in planning and delivering patient treatments and maintaining quality control.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus certification as a Medical Dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) or eligible after completion of a JRCERT-accredited program in Medical Dosimetry
• Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) within 18 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• MDCB certification
• Technical skill in mathematics and physics as normally acquired in freshman and sophomore college level coursework for science majors or in completing an accredited dosimetry dosimetry program. Math coursework should include 2 semesters of algebra, one semester of pre-ca pre-calculus and one semester of calculus. Math coursework requirements may be for waived for appropriate amount of amount of workplace experience obtained by working in the medical dosimetry field.
• Knowledge of treatment planning techniques, record and verify techniques, scheduling, physician protocols or (prerogatives), equipment and/or software operation, safety and quality control guidelines as acquired through clinical rotation of all treatment areas (machines) for a period of one year.

Responsibilities:

• Designs patient treatment plans and prepares dose calculations by using computers, calculators, and manual techniques for external beam treatment planning.
• Consults with physicians and therapists to ensure accurate patient information and dose calculations.
• Collaborates with radiation therapy staff to assess and improve patient treatments and/or set-up techniques.
• Shares results and recommendations with their supervisor, as appropriate.
• Assists radiation therapists with patient set-up procedures at the treatment machine and/or simulator as needed.
• Completes proper records, patient data forms, planning documents, and billing information logs.
• Checks patient charts for accuracy and proper documentation according to established procedures.
• Monitors and adheres to general radiation safety guidelines.
• Participates in clinical research and quality improvement processes, as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

PRN Rate $100/hour

Required Documents to Apply:

• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

• License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

No