Dosimetrist- Radiation Oncology (Per Diem Day), Long Branch, NJReq #:46216Category:Oncology NursingStatus:Per DiemShift:DayFacility:Monmouth Medical CenterDepartment:Radiation OncologyLocation:Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740Job Overview:The Dosimetrist is responsible for the development of radiation treatment plans with members of the Rad Onc team producing accurate dose calculations, plans, and dose distributions under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist and Chief Medical Physicist. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.Qualifications:Required:
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences / Medical Dosimetry, or related field
Graduate of an AMA approved School of Dosimetry or AMA approved School of Radiation Oncology Technology.
Previous experience with 3D, IMRT, IGRT, SRS, and SBRT treatment planning
Preferred:
Previous Dosimetry experience prefrred but not required
Experience with Varian, Elekta, and Accuray machines is preferred. Varian Aria EMR, Velocity, and Eclipse treatment planning system. Vision RT and AlignRT experience preferred.
Scheduling Requirements:
Day Shift
Per Diem Scheduling
Essential Functions:
Ability to accurately delineate organs at risk and develop optimal treatment plans in accordance with the physician s prescription and constraint form
Advise radiation team members how beam modifying, or immobilization devices should be used in radiation treatment plans
Creates contours from CT, PET, MRI and any other fusions related to patient
Ensures all plans are approved by the Radiation Physicist and Radiation Oncologist prior to patient start
Localizes tumor volume using CT scans, and simulator films as indicated by the Radiation Oncologist
Works with the Radiation oncologist, Simulator Therapist and the Physicist as a team approach to treatment planning
Keeps up to date with treatment planning information by attending seminars and evaluating emerging treatment techniques
Benefits and Perks:At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
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