Dosimetrist I, Radiation Oncology, Helen F. Graham Center, Newark, DE (hybrid) Job at ChristianaCare, Newark, DE

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  • ChristianaCare
  • Newark, DE

Job Description

At the Helen F Graham Cancer and Research Institute at Christianacare, our commitment to providing exceptional patient care at our state-of-the-art multidisciplinary cancer center begins with our team. We are looking for qualified individuals who share our love of health to bring their talents to our already superb dosimetry team. Our dosimetry team works in close collaboration with our physicians, physicists, therapists, and each other to maximize our patient's outcomes and experience. Team members have access to and are invited to participate in a variety of projects with members of the physician, physics, and therapy groups to take an active role in the development of the department. Members of the HFG dosimetry team enjoy access to training and education, competitive compensation, and access to up-and-coming technology with a focus on a work-life balance and a true hybrid work environment with time split between the main campus or at a satellite center and remote based on clinical needs. **Whether a position can be supported for remote work will be assessed based on whether ChristianaCare is able to meet the business requirements of the proposed remote location. Prinicipal Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists oncologist during simulation to acquire all information to develop the optimum treatment plan.Performs dosimetric calculations for patients under therapy treatments using manual and computer techniques for: external stationary photon and electron beams, moving photon and electron beams, and interstitial and intracavitary implants.Assists in planning of treatment by preparing custom blocks, compensation filters, immobilization devices, and merging of radiation fields.Import, contour, and perform fusions, including deformable registrations, of various image data sets including treatment planning CTs, diagnostic CTs, PET, MRI, and 4D CTs.Provide contours of organs at risk and related structures related to the scope of practice as defined by the departmentAssists in monitoring operation of radiation therapy equipment and assists in performing minor calibrations and checks.Assists physicist in major calibrations and checks.Assists physicist in the preparation and care of radioactive sources and applicators for interstitial and intracavitary procedures.Performs radiation survey and implements radiation protection guidelines in reference to implant procedures.Assures proper implementation of treatment plan during initial patient setup for treatment.Prepares weekly review and final summary of patient treatment records to verify that all entries and functions conform to the prescription ordered by the Radiation Oncologist.Informs Radiation Physicist, Oncologist, and Chief Therapist of any discrepancies.Selects appropriate billing codes for all physics and simulation services provided by the department to the patient.Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.Proficiency in SBRT planning including, but not limited to, SBRT on linear accelerators, SBRT on Cyberknife, and any future technologiesProficiency in adaptive planning for 3D, VMAT, SBRT, and any future technologiesPerforms other related duties as required.Education and Experience RequirementsGraduate of a JRCERT accredited school for Medical DosimetryBoard certified or board eligible by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board Qualified candidates should apply online and include a current resume for consideration.#L1-CS1

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