Radiation Therapist - Medical Oncology

Certified Medical Dosimetrist

In collaboration with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist, use critical thinking and problem solving skills to develop, generate, and evaluate treatment plans using computer software and manual calculations based on prescribed target region and avoidance dose criteria. The Dosimetrist may use a wide variety of patient imaging modalities registered to the planning images; which assists in the identification of physician delineated target structures and critical structures to be avoided. Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

You take care of our patients, so we take care of you. 3 Health Insurance Plans to choose from

• 2 Dental and 2 Vision insurance plans
• Company paid short term / long term disability / life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• OHC has served as the region's premier provider of treatments for cancer and blood disorders, offering a wide range of services and state-of-the-art treatments and technologies, as well as being nationally recognized for cutting edge clinical research breakthroughs in Southwest Ohio area for over 40 years. OHC puts patients first by delivering compassionate and convenient care, tailored to meet a patient's medical and personal needs.

Generate radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities; Perform patient specific quality assurance activities under the direction of the medical physicist.

Effectively communicate plan details with physicians and staff; 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 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.

Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents, as assigned.

Credentials as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD); a current and valid certification as a qualified medical dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to manipulate a computer keyboard and mouse. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.