About this role
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Day (United States of America)Job Summary:
The Certified Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the Radiation Oncology planning team who is thoroughly familiar with the physical and geometric characteristics of the radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly employed. Has had training and expertise necessary to measure and generate radiation dose distributions and calculations under the direction of the Radiation Oncology Physicist and Radiation Oncologists. Reports to the Department Manager for any departmental needs
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Patient Treatment Planning
Following the dose prescription specified by the Radiation Oncologist, plans a treatment technique by means of computer and/or manual computations that will deliver a prescribed dose to a defined tumor volume.
Coordinates treatment simulations and tumor localization, including CT and MRI when indicated for radiation therapy treatment planning.
Prepares or assists with the fabrication of compensating filters, custom shield, wedges and other beam modifying devices.
Prepares or assists with the production of molds, casts and other immobilization devices
Performs dosage calculations in the patients therapy chart and verifies the mathematical accuracy of all calculations weekly.
Assists in the application of specific methods of dosimetry (ion chamber, TLD or film) to special clinical problems.
May be involved in clinical trials and other research projects.
Keeps current on new treatment procedures and techniques.
Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to patients.
Shows competence in radiation safety by following policies and procedures regarding the use of personal dosimetry and safe use of hazardous equipment
Training and Assisting Staff
Supervises the technical staff in the implementation of the treatment plan to coordinate the correct use of immobilization, field arrangements, and other treatment parameters
Provides technical assistance to the medical Physicist when requested in relation to radiation protection, qualitative and quantitative machine calibrations and quality assurance of the radiation producing equipment.
May assist in patient simulation and set up.
May be asked to do other pertinent activities
Planning HDR/LDR Treatments
Assists in intracavitary and interstitial sealed source procedures
Plans and calculates these plans and receives approval from Radiation Oncologist
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Other or Other / Certificate Other
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
CMD - Certified Medical Dosimetrist or ARRT-T - ARRT Radiation Therapy
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year clinical practice of dosimetry Required
Completed program in approved by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) or a registered RTT with on the job training and having passed the Dosimetry Board Exams Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Treatment Planning
Immobilization and shielding procedures
Dose calculation
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About Wellstar Health System
At Wellstar Health System, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care, inclusive culture and world-class doctors and caregivers, Wellstar is one of the largest, most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia.
Our specialists and primary care providers work in a multidisciplinary environment with nearly 30,000 diverse team members throughout our hospitals, health parks and medical offices. Communities can also access our outpatient centers, a pediatric center, nursing centers, and hospice and home care services. We’re proud to be home to the second-largest Emergency Department in the country, as well as being the only system in Georgia operating multiple trauma centers.
We’re also known for our exceptional work culture, featured on the Great Places to Work®, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and the Seramount Best Company for Multicultural Women® lists. We continue to attract the best and the brightest in healthcare.
At a time when our industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding expectations from our patients and team members, while transforming healthcare delivery. We stand behind our values to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
What you'll do
- The Certified Medical Dosimetrist is responsible for planning treatment techniques based on prescribed doses and coordinating treatment simulations. They also supervise technical staff and assist in the application of dosimetry methods.
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