Dosimetrist

Radiation TherapistResponsible for treatment planning tasks related to conventional radiotherapy, IMRT or Brachytherapy, and for the accuracy and quality of patient's treatment plans. Responsible for interacting with physicians to correctly carry out the written directives and providing accurate documentations. Participate in patient simulations and provide helps to therapist as needed. Assist the physicist in chart checking, special dosimetry, brachytherapy and radiation safety work and may participate in quality assurance of medical linear accelerators. Contribute to quality and performance improvement initiatives.Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.Contours patient, obtains separations, evaluated CT images and verifies off-axis data as required for simulator coveragePerforms dose calculations, assessing information as required for each case, utilizing correct factorsProvides isodose distributions accurately representing the patient's treatment as indicated by simulator parametersMake effort to produce the best dosimetry plansWorks with physicians to optimize IMRT treatment plansDemonstrates proficiency with the IMPAC R&V systemCapable to correctly use the physics related software or basic equipmentConsiders age specific needs according to scope of service: Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, GeriatricProvides accurately radiation surveys after the brachytherapy procedures or for a specific concerned areaReceives and ships radioactive materials and completes appropriate documentation accuratelyPerforms brachytherapy dose/treatment time calculations as required for each caseHandles radioactive isotopes according to ALARA and regulatory guidelinesCompletes all necessary documentation for each case accurately and in a timely mannerAccurately charges each patient for services rendered in a timely fashionPrepares custom boluses or molds as neededCapable of performing dosimetry measurementsAssists physicians to solve treatment set-up difficultiesAssists physicians with creation of clinical electron set-ups ensuring complete documentation of treatment parametersCan assist physicist performs machine quality assuranceAssists in performs weekly chart checksPerforms other duties as assigned.Education: A.S degree in health/physical sciences or equivalent. BA degree in health/physical sciences or equivalent preferred.Experience: One year practical experience in clinical radiation therapy as a RTT and four years experiences in radiation dosimetry and treatment planning. Knowledge of dosimetric and treatment planning concepts as applied to external beam and brachytherapy in a modern Radiation Oncology facility. Familiarity with equipment QA procedures. Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) preferred. Eligibility for board certification is a requirement.Supervisory Responsibility: NonePay Range: $46.02-$67.87Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.Location: Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721Work Type: M-FWork Shift: DayDriving Required: NoUnion: 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East