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Medical Dosimetrist - Radiation Therapy at INTEGRIS Health · Oklahoma…
Job Description
Medical Dosimetrist - Radiation Therapy
Location: Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Dosimetrist in Radiation Therapy, at INTEGRIS Health Cancer Institute in Oklahoma City, OK.
Get to Know Your Team
- INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives.
- Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support and more.
- Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us.
The Medical Dosimetrist measures and generates radiation distributions and calculations under the direction of the Medical Physicist and Radiation Oncologist. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The Medical Dosimetrist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develops treatment techniques by means of computer and/or manual computation to deliver prescribed external bean or brachytherapy radiation doses, as specified by the Radiation Oncologist, and verifies for accuracy
- Works with physician in virtual simulation, brachytherapy procedures, and patient specific radiation dose measurements; documents all required elements of procedures
- Assists Medical Physicist in calibration of equipment and radioactive sources The Medical Dosimetrist reports to the Lead Medical Physicist.
- This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
- Daily exposure to hazardous chemicals and metal alloy used in patient shielding block fabrication. Occasional exposure to ionizing radiation from radioactive sources and radiation producing machines.
- Some probability of injury to fingers in operating equipment such as, block cutters, saw and drill press.
- Potential exposures to infectious and communicable disease blood and body fluids, electrical equipment and chemicals.
- Potential for bodily injury related to lifting and incidents of workplace violence. Must follow universal precautions.
- Exposed to constant interruptions and noise. Hazards can be minimal if proper safety precautions are utilized.
INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
- MDCB-CMD (Certified Medical Dosimetrist)
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
- 4 years previous experience as a Radiation Therapist
- 3 years experience as a Dosimetrist
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
- ARRT-R