Dosimetrist PRN at LCMC Health in Metairie, LA

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ADDENDUM:

Employees or candidates in this job must be eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Dosimetrist examination and must receive this specific credential within one (1) year upon hire.

The Dosimetrist provides dosimetry services as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist for the treatment of cancer patients. Has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment. Cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy, education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the Medical Physicist and Radiation Oncologist.

Day to Day

GENERAL DUTIES

• Performs accurate treatment plans and dosimetry calculations:
• Develops treatment plans in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription and instructions.
• Uses computer planning for treatment calculations for external beam treatment and brachytherapy planning under the direction of the Physicist.
• Accurately check patients treatment records regularly:
• Verifies the accuracy of all calculations, mathematical additions and computer plans in patient chart on a regular basis.
• Coordinates treatment simulations and tumor localizations, including CT for radiation therapy treatment planning:
• Performs the planning and the fabrication of compensating filters, custom shields, wedges and other beam modifications needed for radiation treatments.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and supports department goal attainment:
• Meets requirements for mandatory hospital in-services and attends department meetings.
• Meets requirements for Continuing Medical Education.
• Trains/educates radiation therapy students on dosimetry rotation.
• Assists in employing appropriate and correct technique in the administering of radiation therapy treatments and simulations:
• Assists other therapists on treatment machines and in the simulation room as needed.

Must Haves

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Associate's Degree in Dosimetry
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Certified Medical Dosimetrist
  • Required
  • Issuer: Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board
  • Licensure: Certification

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to operate the Radiation Oncology systems.
• Must be able to recognize when equipment is not performing correctly.
• Knowledge of Radiation Oncology planning systems and equipment operations.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

• Medium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Standing - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Walking - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Push/pull - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)

WORK SHIFT:

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LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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