Medical Dosimetrist - Military veterans preferred

Oregon Health & Science University

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Medical Dosimetrist

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-31303
Type: Regular Part-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Professional
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

• Consults with Radiation Oncologists, Physicists and Radiation Therapy Technologists to determine appropriate patient-specific techniques to optimize treatment for the intended outcome, be it curative or palliative.
• Coordinates treatment simulations, import of simulation data to treatment planning software, and tumor localization utilizing CT and other imaging modalities for treatment planning. 10 Yes
• Generates plan(s) for 2D/3D/IMRT and stereotactic radiation treatments under the supervision of the physicist. When indicated, may require multiple versions or re-planning to account for changing conditions.
• Coordinates with Radiation Physicists and Radiation Therapy Technologists in the proper implementation of the treatment plan.
• Assists in routine QA of patient’s treatment record, including compliance with requests for such information made by outside centers, and integrating such information from outside centers into patient records.

• Completion of an accredited Medical Dosimetry Program

• One year of clinical experience following CMD certification and performing radiation therapy treatment planning.

• Competent with Department's current treatment planning software package(s); Eclipse, Brainlab, Tomotherapy, MiM, Mosaiq, Eye Plaque planning, HDR planning; Knowledgeable in the areas of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety

• Certification in Medical Dosimetry through the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD)

• Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

• Masters in Medical Dosimetry

• 1 year as a Medical Dosimetrist

• Perform treatment planning, knowledge of treatment planning simulation and imaging modalities

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist

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