Dosimetrist

Overview

Welcome. To apply to this position, click the Apply button above this message and complete the application in full. The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team with specialized expertise in radiation therapy treatment planning and knowledge of cancer management, radiation biology, physics, safety, anatomy, physiology, and mathematics to generate treatment plans. The Dosimetrist communicates plans to the Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Therapist and contributes to plan accuracy, safety, and problem resolution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be board eligible for the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) exam. Must obtain MDCB certification within one (1) year of hire.
• State criminal background check and Federal checks as required for regulated areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist through the MDCB.
• Completion of a formal medical dosimetry program accredited by JRCERT.

Experience

• Three (3) years of medical dosimetry experience.
• Experience with Varian Eclipse and ARIA.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble data to identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures; proficient in image registration (CT, MRI, PET).
• Design treatment plans with optimal beam geometry to deliver prescribed doses while sparing critical structures.
• Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery (DRRs, CBCTs, IGRT).
• Supervise or assist in simulations and tumor localization using CT, MRI, and PET.
• Supervise, perform, or assist in planning and implementing fabrication of compensation filters, shields, wedges, and other beam-modifying devices.
• Assist in planning and manufacturing immobilization devices and molds/casts.
• Communicate with radiation therapists and advise on immobilization devices, compensators, field arrangement, and imaging parameters.
• Develop optimal treatment strategies including tumor localization, isodose distributions, and dose calculations per directive.
• Maintain evaluation of treatment plans using DVHs and related data to determine plan appropriateness.
• Perform dose calculations, document patient records, and verify calculation accuracy.
• Maintain accurate transfer and documentation of treatment parameters per departmental policies.
• Provide technical support to Medical Physicist in radiation safety, machine calibrations, QA of plans and equipment.
• Operate QA on treatment planning computers under direction of the Medical Physicist.
• Supervise or assist in patient/beam dosimetry as directed by the Medical Physicist.
• Assist in brachytherapy procedures with planning and dose calculations.
• Participate in quality improvement through periodic checks as indicated by the supervising medical physicist.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Detailed description of physical, psychological, and work demands and exposure factors as applicable.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Environmental factors and infection control; maintain a safe environment.
• Quiet office setting with private workstation.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to be scheduled based on hospital operational needs.
• Ability to interact tactfully with guests and colleagues.
• Knowledge of chain of command, crisis handling, and professional growth.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet schedules and coordinate patient care considerations.

Additional Information

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Shift: United States of America (Exempt)
• Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.
• Cost Center: 158 WH Cancer Radiation Oncology
• Address: 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. WVUHS prohibits discrimination and prohibits harassment of employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship, or other protected characteristics as defined by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.