Job Information
Intermountain Health Medical Dosimetrist in Miles City, Montana
Job Description:
The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the Radiation Oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment, and has the education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the Medical Physicist and Radiation Oncologist.
Job Description
Scope
1.Prepares radiation therapy treatment plans according to physicians dose prescriptionusing computerized methods for review and approval by the physician and medical physicist. Calculates patient radiation therapy dose prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist using computer and hand-calculation techniques.
Prepare contours of areas to be planned and treated. Design and fabricate compensating filters, shielding blocks, bolus and molds as required.
Enters information into record and verifies system detailing information relating to target dose, skin dose, off-axis dose, field weighting and placement of wedges, shields, and compensating devices.
Assists radiation therapists in the implementation of patient treatment plans. Performs/assists in patient simulation process. Positions patient in Computed Tomography for simulation if appropriate.
Communicates to physician and physicist any unusual patient treatment and/or setups.
Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Required
Associate or Bachelors degree in Radiation Therapy or equivalent degree in Medical Dosimetry is required
Registration as a CMD (Certified Medical Dosimetrist) by the Medical Dosimetrist CertificationBoard is required within 2 years of hire BCLS certification is required (does not apply ifassignment is remote)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy or equivalent degree in Medical Dosimetry preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. . Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required if applicable. Some assignments may be remote.
Physical Requirements:
Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.
Anticipated job posting close date:
06/25/2024
Location:
Holy Rosary Hospital
Work City:
Miles City
Work State:
Montana
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
16
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$45.32 - $83.10
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.