Associate Medical Dosimetrist

UKH Olathe Pavilion Main Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The medical dosimetrist is responsible for the "radiation dose distributions and dose calculations" used in the radiation therapy treatment plan. The Associate Dosimetrist must have thorough knowledge in the areas of external beam radiation therapy treatment. The dosimetrist helps delineate the delivery of the radiation in precise doses necessary to treat the targeted area without harming healthy tissue and organs near the tumor. Designing the treatment plan for the cancer patient is a key responsibility of the dosimetrist. The Associate Medical Dosimetrist works under the supervision of the Chief Medical Dosimetrist and Chief Medical Physicist.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Assists in construction of bite blocks, alpha-cradles, or other immobilizers, compensating filters, individual shields, and blocks, as required.
• Collects relevant patient data for treatment planning computer entry.
• Provides set-up consultation in CT-Simulation and treatment machine.
• Performs manual and computer dose calculations in an efficient manner.
• Efficient in 2D, 3D and IMRT treatment planning and in generating IMRT QA plans.
• Accurately enters treatment information into electronic medical record.
• Participates in weekly chart rounds.
• Assists physics staff with in vivo dosimetry measurements.
• Communicates / updates physician and physicist throughout planning process.
• Participates in quality assurance and / or quality management programs, as needed.
• Promotes team approach when interacting with other staff members.
• Assists physicists with routine clinical tasks, as required.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited medical dosimetry program.
• Bachelor of Science in Science/Physics from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Radiation Therapy Technology in related field of study from an accredited college or university.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Eligible to take MDCB exam. Must pass the MDCB board exam within 24 months of hire.

Time Type:

Job Requisition ID:

R-51109

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [email protected].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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