Dosimetrist - On-Site

Medical Dosimetrist - On Site

PeaceHealth St. John Cancer Center, Longview, WA.

Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Day position. $67.74 – $101.60/hr. This is an on‑site position. Experienced Dosimetrists are preferred. This role is also clinical and, in addition to other duties, will assist therapists in simulation.

Responsibilities

• Uses computerized treatment planning system and imaging technologies to create individualized, safe and efficient treatment plans for patients. Uses CT scanner and accessories to perform treatment simulations.
• Schedules and coordinates activities to ensure a treatment plan is prepared, documented and approved for each patient in a timely manner.
• Accesses, imports and/or fuses various imaging studies on PACS and within the department as needed for treatment planning.
• Creates a reassuring and respectful care experience, with attention to the comfort of each patient. Educates the patient and explains all procedures.
• Competently operates CT scanner and employs optimal patient positioning to efficiently and effectively perform treatment simulations.
• Safely administers non‑IV contrast agents per protocol and performs sterile bladder instillations when ordered by physician for simulation procedures.
• Checks prescription and medical record for all necessary information to guide the simulation and treatment planning process.
• Designs a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription to a defined tumor volume. Consults with physician and physicist as needed to optimize the plan for each course of treatment.
• Performs calculations for the accurate delivery of the Radiation Oncologist’s prescribed dose; documents all pertinent information in the patient record, and verifies the mathematical accuracy of all calculations.
• Ensures that treatment plan can be effectively administered by Radiation Therapists. Assists with initial setup upon request.
• May provide coverage for all duties of the Radiation Therapist to administer prescribed radiation therapy to pediatric and adult inpatients and outpatients.

Qualifications

• AMA‑Accredited School of Radiologic Technology required.
• Minimum of 2 years radiation therapy experience with demonstrated competency in simulation required.
• CT experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist Board Eligible upon hire, Certified within one year of hire.
• Basic Life Support required.
• ARRT – T strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $67.74 – $101.60/hr.
• Low‑cost full medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits, expanded Employee Assistance Program and mental health program.

EEO – PeaceHealth affirmatively seeks qualified applicants among veterans, people with disabilities, women, and minorities in accordance with applicable law.