Job Description
MedHQ Staffing Solutions is seeking a travel Dosimetrist for a travel job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
Dosimetrists with over 2 years experience
Contract and / or temp to perm opportunity
Post orientation position can be hybrid with work from home / on site hours
Hours of operation 6am-5 : 30pm, can vary based on working an 8 hour shift within these hours
Must be fully licensed (Dosimetry license)
Role is for planning on the Phyton side ONLY
No on call or weekends required
FULL REQ BELOW :
Penn Medicine is Seeking a Dosimetrist Treatment Planner
Summary :
Responsibilities :
Design treatment plans by means of computer and / or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription to a defined tumor volume. Treatment plans include 2-D, 3-D, IMRT, and Rapid Arc planning techniques.
Consider dose-limiting structures in the design of treatment plans and document dose in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription.
Coordinate treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated devices, including CT, MRI, and PET when indicated, for radiation oncology treatment planning. Perform multi-modality image fusion.
Supervise, perform, or assist in the planning of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.
Supervise, perform, or assist in the positioning of patients during simulation and the production of immobilization devices.
Supervise the therapist staff in the implementation of the treatment plan including : the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
Perform calculations for the accurate delivery of the Radiation Oncologist's prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record, and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Medical Physicist.
Accurately transcribe all details of the treatment plan into the patient chart and complete all technical documentation according to departmental policy.
Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents, as assigned.
Participate in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques.
Participate in continuing education in the area of current treatment planning techniques, and advances in medical dosimetry.
Credentials : \n\nMedical Dosimetrist Cert Board (Required)\n\nMDCB certified Medical Dosimetrist (Non-certified candidates must be certified within one year of hiring)\n\n \n\nEducation or Equivalent Experience : \n\nBachelor of Arts or Science (Required)\n\nEducation Specialization : Equivalent Experience :
About MedHQ Staffing Solutions
Becker Health, a division of MedHQ, provides clinical staffing services for facilities that need patient-centric Specialty Nurses.
Benefits
Dosimetrist • Philadelphia, PA, US