Medical Dosimetrist

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About Us Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers.
Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital.
Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.
Your Benefits We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all permanent full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.
Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times.
The re-designation process happens every four years.
Pre-Employment Requirements All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.
Medical Dosimetrist RADIATION ONCOLOGY (BILLINGS CLINIC CLINIC) req6819 Shift: Day Employment Status: Full-Time (.
75 or greater) Hours per Pay Period: 1.
00 = 80 hours (Exempt) Starting Wage DOE: $50.
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74 The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology with special expertise in radiation therapy treatment planning.
Dosimetrists are cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy/radiation therapy and has the education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations under the direction of the Medical Physicist and Radiation Oncologist.
Essential Job Functions • Design treatment plans with a treatment planning system that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose according to the Radiation Oncologist's prescription.
• Treatment plans design utilizing methods to deliver conformal 3-D treatments, IMRT, VMAT and SBRT deliveries.
• Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets.
Assumes proficiency in image registration with various image data sets to include CT, MRI and PET.
• Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery to include DRRs, CBCTs and other IGRT methods, as specified.
• Treatment Planning, Record/Verify and other Software Systems: • Varian Site - Use of Eclipse and Aria • Elekta Satellite site – Use of Mosaiq and RayStation • Rad Formation’s ClearCheck • PACS • Cerner • Assist in cross coverage of outreach/satellite sites.
• Documents all pertinent information in the patient’s record and verify the accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Medical Physicist.
• Assists the radiation therapists with the implementation of the treatment plan and other treatment variables.
• As directed by the Medical Physicist, provides support in radiation protection.
• Familiarity with all equipment in the dosimetry work areas.
• Participates in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques.
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Minimum Qualifications Education • Graduate of a JRCERT (Joint Review Committee in Radiological Technology) medical dosimetry program OR a Registered • Radiation Therapy Technologist with completion of two (2) or more years on-the-job training in medical dosimetry under the supervision of Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Medical Physicist Experience • Five (5) years’ experience in radiation oncology with progressive responsibilities preferred Certifications and Licenses • Current certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board,(MDCB) At hire • CPR Certification as a Healthcare Provider At hire • Board eligible as defined by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)within 12 months of employment Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas.
A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians.
Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana.
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billingsclinic.
com/aboutus Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.
All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants.
Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources.
All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.