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Job Title: Senior Dosimetrist
Company: New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants Location: Albuquerque, NM Description: The New Mexico Cancer Center, an Albuquerque based freestanding oncology facility is currently looking for a Senior Dosimetrist. Our candidate must have his/her CMD and at least 3 years experience. We use state-of-the-art Varian 21EX /MLC accelerators with 3D/ IMRT Eclipse treatment planning. Additional equipment includes a multi-slice CT simulator, HDR and the Eclipse and Helios IMRT treatment planning systems. We offer very competitive salary and benefits.
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Job Title: Dosimetrist
Company: Location: Boynton Beach, FL Description: Feel like you belong in a place where you'll feel respected, valued and appreciated. Located in Boynton Beach, Florida, Bethesda offers a comfortable family-friendly atmosphere where you'll have every opportunity to enjoy your career and yourself! We're a community-based hospital nestled in a residential neighborhood providing healthcare professionals support and resources in a team-oriented environment. Demonstrates knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of the radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment. Performs treatment planning dose distributions and calculations for both external beams and brachytherapy, including 3-D planning, IMRT, HDR and seed implants and radio surgery. Performs quality control of all radiation devices. Demonstrates knowledge regarding patient anatomy, radiation safety procedures; proficient in the generation of treatment planning treatment aids; and assists in the simulation and set up of treatment plans. Minimum of five years experience as a practicing Medical Dosimetrist. Minimum of three years experience in three dimensional conformal therapy. Certification from the Medical Dosimetry Board is preferred. Requirements *Experience as a full time Medical Dosimetrist and certification is preferred. Experience with IMRT, 3DCRT and HDR planning is required. Additional experience in SRS, SBRT and IGRT is preferred. Thank you for your interest in Bethesda Healthcare System. EOE Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace |
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Job Title: Dosimetrist - Louisville, KY
Company: Kindred Healthcare Location: Louisville, KY Description: At Kindred Healthcare, our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:KND) is a healthcare services company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, with annual revenues of over $4 billion. At March 31, 2008, Kindred through its subsidiaries provided healthcare services in 646 locations in 40 states. Kindred's 52,900 employees are committed to providing high quality patient care and outstanding customer service to become the most trusted and respected provider of healthcare services in every community we serve. For more information, go to www.kindredhealthcare.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace. Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set forth in Kindred's Code of Business Conduct, Kindred policy and procedures, applicable federal and state laws and applicable professional standards. Performs precision radiographic simulations and tumor localizations. Performs computerized treatment planning and analyzes output data for accuracy. Sets up block cutting machine and produces custom metal alloy blocks. Computes and analyzes radiation dosages and portal separations. Sets up treatment charts for patients. Schedules initial treatment appointment for simulation and scans. Participates in the Hazardous Material Program. Hazards include exposure to blood and body fluids, possible communicable diseases, sharp objects and instruments, assorted chemicals and gases as listed in the Hazardous Materials Program Manual. Develops an understanding of responsibilities for participation in QI activities. QUALIFICATIONS · Minimum of an Associate degree or completion of applicable technical specialty program of 18 months to 3 years duration in radiation therapy. · 4-year college degree or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program. College courses in algebra and basic physics preferred. · Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology Radiation Therapy. Current Kentucky Radiation Operator Certification. · Over 2 years and up to 4 years experience in radiation therapy required. PLEASE APPLY USING THIS BUTTON ONLY |
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Job Title: Medical Dosimetrist
Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: Oakland, CA Description: Kaiser Permanente offers an exceptional salary and benefits package. Please email your resume as a word (*.doc) attachment with the job id # or job title, location(s) and shift(s) preferred in the subject line to Maria.Chang- Register to View for immediate consideration. DEPARTMENT: Medicine SCHEDULE: Full time regular, 40 hrs/week, Day shift, Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Certification as in radiation therapy technology by the State of California . CMD preferred. JOB SUMMARY: Provides suitable treatment plans for radiation therapy patients and other physics support including the measurement, calibration, and generation of radiation dose distribution, and various quality assurance procedures. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: California Fluoroscopy License. (Preferred) Under the general supervision of the Director and Chief Physicist. Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) with 1 year clinical experience in dosimetry required – OR – as a condition of regular full-time employment, a non certified medical dosimetrist must successfully complete two years of supervised on-the-job training under the direction of a Certified Physicist and pass the examination administered by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board within four years of date of employment. If this is not accomplished, the employee will be terminated. 1-3 years experience working with linear accelerators, high dose rate/remote after loading machines, permanent seed implants, simulators, block cutting/and or digitising, TLD and diode equipment, demonstrated ability to utilize/apply knowledge of computers, computer treatment planning, planning techniques and procedures; knowledge of radiation physics, dosimetry and State , Federal and location radiation regulations. DUTIES: Designs treatment plans by means of computer and/or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed dose and field placement technique in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription to a defined tumor volume, with consideration to dose limiting structures. Performs calculations for delivery of prescribed dose and documents calculation in patient’s chart. Performs verification of mathematical accuracy of all calculations using established system. Serves as a resource to the therapists working in all areas including simulation, high dose rate, orthovoltage, and treatment. Coordinates treatment planning information between physicists, therapists, and physicians as necessary. Reviews patient’s charts after planning to ensure that simulation information is correct and reproducible. Prepare radiation oncology chart for patients with individualized treatment plans either external beam or brachytheraphy. Performs in-vivo dosimetry with TLD’s or diodes and helps maintain the TLD’s and diodes. Serves as a resource to the Radiation Oncology Aide. Assists physicists in annual/bi-yearly treatment machine calibrations. Helps to maintain statistics of brachytheraphy and intracavitary cases. Provides input to the technical supervisor for the completion of employee performance appraisals. Participates in panel interviews for open technical positions. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer - |
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Job Title: Dosimetrist -
Company: Location: san antonio, TX Description: Modality: Dosimetrist Target start date: 1/12/09 Assignment length: 8 weeks Shift/workdays: M-F, 8-5 Call required: rarely Licensure/certifications req'd: CMD preferred Special skills/experience desired: 3-5 years, Varian Eclipse 8.5 treatment palnning; IMRT and IGRT Typical procedures preformed: Produce treatment plans in conjunction with doctor Other helpful information: Treating 25-28 patients per day with 7-8 of these under IMRT. At any given time 2-3 of those are protocol patients with either Pediatric protocols or research protocols. If you are interested in this position please submit an updated resume, and I will be in contact with you first thing next week. If you like you can give me a call at the below number. Thanks, Miller A. Hollinger StaffMEDICAL tel: Register to View Ext. 28 fax: Register to View 2963 Gulf To Bay Suite 250 Clearwater, FL 33759 www.staffmedical.com on-line application Location: Corpus Christi Compensation: Please Tell Me? Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. |
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Job Title: Dosimetrist
Company: Sutter Health Location: Modesto, CA Description: Located in Modesto, Memorial Medical Center opened on May 1, 1970. Licensed for 313 acute care beds, the facility is part of Memorial Hospitals Association, a not-for-profit organization that exists to maintain and improve the health status of citizens in greater Stanislaus County. Memorial affiliated with Sutter Health in 1996 and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The Medical Dosimetrist provides care to patients, ages adolescent through geriatric, receiving radiation therapy treatments. The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the Radiation Therapy Planning Team, familiar with the physical and geometric characteristics of radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly used, with the training and expertise necessary to measure and generate radiation dose distributions and calculations under the directions of Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist. Functionally, this position reports to and is accountable to the Medical Physicist. Serving the greater Stanislaus County with 423 plus acute care beds, Memorial Medical Center provides a full continuum of care including 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, nuclear medicine, dialysis therapy, diagnostic imaging, intensive care, physical therapy, and home health. Specialized care includes Memorial Regional Cancer Center and Memorial Heart Institute. Minimum Requirements: A graduate of a formal University, College or Hospital-based Dosimetry Program for a duration of 24 months OR A Registered Radiation Therapist with on-the-job training in Dosimetry for a minimum of two (2) years under the supervision of a Medical Physicist and/or Radiation Oncologist, with certification by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board attained within eighteen (18) months of hire or promotion into position OR A degree in physical of biological sciences with on-the-job training in Dosimetry for a minimum of two, (2), years under supervision of a Medical Physicist and/or Radiation Oncologist, with certification by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board attained within eighteen (18) months of hire or promotion into position. In depth knowledge of radiation therapy treatment including physical, psychosocial, and psychological needs of patients and families. Demonstrated ability to understand the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to derive computerized treatment plans, and communicate these aspects to the Radiation Oncologists for plan approval, and to the Radiation Therapist for plan implementation. In depth working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations of the State of California Radiologic Health Branch and/or the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as they pertain to medical use of radiation. Demonstrates basic knowledge of unit specific age criteria for patient population. Must demonstrate leadership skills. Ability to interpret and execute treatment plans as defined in relevant treatment protocols to the degree required to perform the job. Ability to utilize and understand computers to the degree required to perform the job. Ability to write, read, hear, and verbally communicate in English to the degree required to perform the job. Completion of unit specific orientation and competencies. Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) years recent experience as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist. One (1) year recent experience with Record and Verify system for radiation treatment charting and delivery. One (1) year recent experience with Stereotactic Radiotherapy/Radiosurgery. PLEASE APPLY USING THIS BUTTON ONLY |
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Job Title: Dosimetrist
Company: Location: Memphis, TN Description: The Benefit of Baptist: · Generous benefits (medical, dental, vision) · 2 for 1 retirement plan · Premium pay rates . Much more! Purpose of position and scope of Responsibility: - Performs radiation dosimetry services in accordance with the highest standards of practice. - Performs dosimetry and radiation therapy functions to ensure the delivery of accurate radiation doses to patients. - Recommends and assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. - Organizes and documents all aspects of assigned patient care in coordination with radiation oncologist, oncology nurse, and physics personnel. - Gathers all data for achieving the highest quality of patient planning Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications: -Graduate of a medical dosimetry program recognized by the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD) or graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program, or BA/BS in physical biological sciences, or a registered radiation therapist by the American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in the field of Radiation Therapy Technology or certified medical dosimetrist (CMD) by the AAMD. -Knowledge of standard dosimetry methods, commonly used radiation treatment techniques, brachytherapy techniques, and the operation of a wide variety of equipment used in a radiation dosimetry program (as acquired through 24 months on the job experience or equivalent experience). - Certification by the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD) desired, but not mandatory. Must verify competency in dosimetry tasks annualy. Basic Life Support certification within 3 months of employment. |
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Job Title: Dosimetrist, UF Proton Therapy Institute, 7-167*
Company: University of Florida Jacksonville Healthcare Inc. Location: Jacksonville, FL Description: Dosimetrist, UF Proton Therapy Institute, 7-167* Description: This position is located at the University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute. Under the direction of the clinical physicists and working indendentely, this position is responsible for performance of clincal treatment planning in support of all radiotherapy modalities at FPTI. Obtains all necessary information of interest for patient treatment planning imaging. Readily assists in simulation procedures, gives accurate dosimetric advice, fabricates patient immobilization devices and maintains a reproducible set-up. Completes simulation and pertinent documentation for planning and treatment delivery. Readily provides assistance to treatment delivery staff members in interpretation of treatmenr plans, immobilization requirements, patient setup, treatment planning and localization imaging parameters, and patient in-vivo dosimetry measurements parameters. Calculate basic dosimetry calucations based on physician prescription and treatment plan parameters.Produces treatment plans that are accurate and free of errors Provides timely and accurate documentation and communication on treatment beam modifying and limiting devices to Treatment Device Technicians. Performs timely and accurate patient specific dosimetry measurements as necessary for treatment planning and MU calculations. Conducts weekly chart reviews of all assigned active treatment patients. Performs periodic machine quality assurance tests as appropriate. Captures treatment planning charges in an accurate and timely manner. Participates in training programs of the FPTI as appropriate for radiation oncology residents, medical physicist residents and dosimetry and therapy students. Graduate of a formal training program in medical dosimetry or graduate of a program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education and Accreditation for Radiation Therapy Technology, or B.S.degree in Phsics. A combination of experience and relevant training is required. The following are preferred combinations of experience and training: Medical Dosimetrist-One year of clinical experience as a Dosimetrist; Radiation Therapist- two years of clinical experience in radiation therapy including dose computation and treatment planning along with two years experience as a dosimetrist; B.S. in Physics-two years experience as a dosimetrist. Must be certified in Medical Dosimetry by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board, or eligible for certification with receipt of certification at the next available Board certification examination period: must become certified in CPR and maintain certification. Compensation: $67,617.50 - $108,187.99 Annually Benefits: In return for your skills we offer: Paid time off (18 days) + 9 holidays Tuition reimbursement Health/life/dental/vision insurance Retirement And many more lucrative benefits |
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Job Title: Dosimetrist
Company: Location: East Orange, NJ Description: DOSIMETRIST With a new state-of-the-art Radiation and Oncology facility and a long list of honors from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the general healthcare community, the VA NJ Health Care System is home to some of the finest healthcare professionals anywhere. Here, you'll use your head and your heart as you help those who have served our country. Join us and see how you can better your career while bettering the lives of others. The individual in this role will interpret and direct the accomplishment of treatment requests applying an advanced level of treatment planning and dosimetry procedures. Requirements Candidate will be experienced in 3D and IMRT planning; experience with brachytherapy planning desirable. Requires in-depth knowledge of treatment planning computer programs as well as operations and methodologies of data transfer and reconstruction. Certification and at least 5 years of experience is necessary. (Job #2643) In addition to rewarding career opportunities, the VA offers a competitive salary and immediate benefits such as retirement (including an employee contribution plan), generous leave accrual and life and health insurance coverage. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. For consideration, please send your resume indicating the job |
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Job Title: Dosimetrist -
Company: Location: corpus christi, TX Description: Modality: Dosimetrist Target start date: 1/12/09 Assignment length: 8 weeks Shift/workdays: M-F, 8-5 Call required: rarely Licensure/certifications req'd: CMD preferred Special skills/experience desired: 3-5 years, Varian Eclipse 8.5 treatment palnning; IMRT and IGRT Typical procedures preformed: Produce treatment plans in conjunction with doctor Other helpful information: Treating 25-28 patients per day with 7-8 of these under IMRT. At any given time 2-3 of those are protocol patients with either Pediatric protocols or research protocols. If you are interested in this position please submit an updated resume, and I will be in contact with you first thing next week. If you like you can give me a call at the below number. Thanks, Miller A. Hollinger StaffMEDICAL tel: Register to View Ext. 28 fax: Register to View 2963 Gulf To Bay Suite 250 Clearwater, FL 33759 www.staffmedical.com on-line application Location: Corpus Christi Compensation: You tell me This is a contract job. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. |
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