Dosimetrist - Radiation Therapy - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Days - Full Time

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Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, or Manager, perform those duties directly involved with a variety of procedures, and prescribed treatment plans on radiation oncology patients.
Required Qualifications
Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board -REQUIRED

Requirements

1 Year experience in radiation therapy treatment planning.

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

Treatment Planning and Clinical Responsibilities

Interpret Radiation Oncologist prescriptions and clinical intent to develop high-quality, patient-specific radiation treatment plans using appropriate treatment planning systems with a high degree of attention to detail, consistency, and patient safety.

Design, evaluate, and optimize treatment plans utilizing appropriate techniques based on disease site, intent of treatment, and available technology, ensuring target coverage and normal tissue sparing.

Coordinate and support CT simulation processes, including contouring, image review, and immobilization strategies to promote accurate and reproducible treatment delivery.

Collaborate closely with Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, and Radiation Therapists throughout simulation, planning, and treatment implementation.

Participate in planning conferences, peer review, chart rounds, and other multidisciplinary forums supporting plan quality and consistency.

Assist with specialty procedures such as brachytherapy, prostate implants, adaptive planning, or other advanced clinical procedures as applicable.

Documentation and Clinical Systems

Maintain complete, accurate, and timely treatment planning documentation within treatment planning systems, record and verify systems, and hospital EMRs.

Ensure treatment plans, approvals, and supporting records are accurate, auditable, and compliant with departmental, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Initiate and document appropriate supplies and charges in applicable billing systems.

Demonstrate adaptability and consistency when working across multiple treatment planning platforms, R and V systems, and linear accelerator technologies.

Physics, Quality, and Technical Support

Work in partnership with Medical Physicists to ensure plans meet dosimetric, technical, and safety requirements prior to treatment.

Assist with quality assurance initiatives, process improvement efforts, and continuous quality improvement activities.

Report equipment or system issues promptly to leadership and participate in resolution as appropriate.

Support inventory tracking and general organization within planning and physics work areas.

Maintain a clean, organized, and professional workspace.

Professional Development and Competency

Maintain ongoing clinical competency through institutional training, continuing education, and professional development activities.

Participate in departmental meetings, in services, and educational programs in a proactive and engaged manner.

Complete required learning modules to support competency in treating adult, geriatric, and pediatric patient populations.

Participate in at least one quality, departmental performance, or process improvement initiative annually.

Demonstrate commitment to evidence based practice, lifelong learning, and professional growth within the field of medical dosimetry.

Patient Care and Professional Conduct

Consistently demonstrates courtesy, professionalism, and respect toward patients, families, physicians, leadership, and coworkers, contributing to a positive patient experience and collaborative work environment.

Communicates clearly, effectively, and respectfully in both written and verbal interactions.

Uses sound judgment to address concerns and resolve issues in a professional, proactive manner.

Maintains discretion and professionalism in all work related conversations.

Follows established organizational structure and chain of command.

Actively supports team success by assisting colleagues as needed and contributing to shared goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of radiation therapy and medical dosimetry.

Ability to keep neat, accurate records.

Ability to follow physician's and physicist's orders.

Dosimetrist - Radiation Therapy - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Days - Full Time

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