Dosimetrist

Coastal Cancer Center is a patient centered practice employing a multitude of job positions that support the Grand Strand's largest and most established practice dedicated to being a leader in the treatment of blood disorders and cancer. Coastal Cancer Center seeks those that can fill these positions with their skills, experience and talent. Our employees fulfill the needs of our patients while fulfilling their need to give back to others. Whether your experience is clinical or clerical, all employees at Coastal Cancer Center are needed and valued.

Why Join Us? Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Costal Cancer Center is recruiting a motivated Remote Medical Dosimetrist. Under the direction of the Dosimetrist Coordinator the Dosimetrist will generate clinically acceptable treatment plans, utilizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, radiation therapy techniques, physics, and technology. The Dosimetrist will communicate with the Radiation Oncologist during the treatment planning process and participate in communicating the plan to the Medical Physicist and the Radiation Therapist for implementation.

• Develop 2D, 3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and SRS external beam treatment plans. Software includes Eclipse / Aria, MVision AutoContouring, MIM, and Velocity.

• Equipment includes: True Bream Linear Accelerators with VisionRT , Halcyon, Tomo

• Perform image fusions with various image data sets to include CT, MRI and PET.

• Transfer data electronically using record and verify systems.

• Collaboration with fellow Dosimetrists, Physicians, Physicists, and other members of the department.

• Aids and/or instructs staff in CT simulation. Is available to respond to any changes/problems with daily treatment.

• Participation in morning meetings, weekly chart review, and process improvements.

SKILLS:

• Knowledgeable in the areas of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.

• Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to develop optimal treatment plans which include multi-modality imaging (MR, PET) for use in rigid and deformable registration, respiratory gating, and daily assessment of CBCT for dose tracking and possible treatment adaptation.

• Knowledgeable in health care informatics-including the resources, devices, and methods to acquire, store and retrieve data. Tools include computers and software such as Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as clinical guidelines, current medical terminology, information, and communication systems.

• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with patients, family members, and the radiation oncology treatment team as well as outside entities.

• Demonstrate high level critical thinking and problem-solving skills, to include the ability to make quick evaluation and decisions for on-line adaptive responsibilities.

• Work independently, but in collaboration with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices as well as current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies.

• Exhibit the ability to interpret criteria and develop treatment plans as defined by relevant treatment protocols.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist issued by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB).

• Bachelor of Science Degree OR Certificate/Associate degree in Radiation Therapy with ARRT Certification and at least 5 years of Medical Dosimetry experience.

• ARRT registered Radiation Therapy background preferred.