Dosimetrist- University Hospital
Job DescriptionIf you are searching for a chance to use your expert knowledge to improve the lives of patients and their families, IU Health, a comprehensive health system with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members, has the career you are looking for! IU Health has an exciting opportunity available for a Dosimetrist to join our team of experts working between University and Methodist Hospital in downtown Indianapolis.
This role will be full time on our day shift, with no weekends or holidays needed.
The Dosimetrist supports the radiation therapy department by providing a full range of physics services including, but not limited to dosimetry, treatment planning, and quality assurance activities.
Designs treatment plans with optimal beam geometry in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists prescription.
Accurately contours organs and other dose limiting structures.
Assumes proficiency in image registration with various image data sets.
Communicates, assists, and advises the Radiation Therapist in simulations, fabrication of custom devices, and implementation of the treatment plan.
And performs calculations for accurate delivery of the prescribed dose.
The Dosimetrist documents all pertinent information in the patient record as well and provides assistance to the Medical Physicist as needed.
As the most comprehensive medical system in Indiana, IU Health offers many different career opportunities as you grow professionally.
IU Health also offers a large benefits package, PTO, 401k with a match and several other programs to meet your needs.
This is just a few reasons why applying for your career with IU Health is a good choice.
oCertified Medical Dosimetrist certification (CMD) and/or experience as a Registered Radiation Therapist is required prior to 3/1/02019.
After 3/1/2019 Certified Medical Dosimetrist certification (CMD) is required within one year of hire.
oBachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is preferred.
oRequires ability to work independently, interpreting and executing treatment plans, consulting with dosimetrists, medical physicists, and radiation oncologists.
oRequires strong mathematical skills including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
oRequires ability to visualize objects in three dimensions to facilitate treatment planning.
oRequires knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
oRequires knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations.
#LI-SL1 Recommended Skills Algebra Anatomy Certified Medical Dosimetrist Consulting Geometry Mathematics Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This role will be full time on our day shift, with no weekends or holidays needed.
The Dosimetrist supports the radiation therapy department by providing a full range of physics services including, but not limited to dosimetry, treatment planning, and quality assurance activities.
Designs treatment plans with optimal beam geometry in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists prescription.
Accurately contours organs and other dose limiting structures.
Assumes proficiency in image registration with various image data sets.
Communicates, assists, and advises the Radiation Therapist in simulations, fabrication of custom devices, and implementation of the treatment plan.
And performs calculations for accurate delivery of the prescribed dose.
The Dosimetrist documents all pertinent information in the patient record as well and provides assistance to the Medical Physicist as needed.
As the most comprehensive medical system in Indiana, IU Health offers many different career opportunities as you grow professionally.
IU Health also offers a large benefits package, PTO, 401k with a match and several other programs to meet your needs.
This is just a few reasons why applying for your career with IU Health is a good choice.
oCertified Medical Dosimetrist certification (CMD) and/or experience as a Registered Radiation Therapist is required prior to 3/1/02019.
After 3/1/2019 Certified Medical Dosimetrist certification (CMD) is required within one year of hire.
oBachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is preferred.
oRequires ability to work independently, interpreting and executing treatment plans, consulting with dosimetrists, medical physicists, and radiation oncologists.
oRequires strong mathematical skills including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
oRequires ability to visualize objects in three dimensions to facilitate treatment planning.
oRequires knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
oRequires knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations.
#LI-SL1 Recommended Skills Algebra Anatomy Certified Medical Dosimetrist Consulting Geometry Mathematics Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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