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Radiation Dosimetrist
Job ID: 24636
Location: Raleigh, NC
Facility/Division: UNC REX Healthcare
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Variable
Job Description
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
Performs computerized treatment planning for patients undergoing external beam, high-dose-rate, and low-dose-rate brachytherapy treatments in coordination with radiation oncologists.
This is a fully remote position. Candidate is to be working during traditional business hours.
Responsibilities:
1. Fabricates treatment aids
2. Measures patient doses using thermoluminescent dosimetry methods and materials.
3. Perform QA on dosimetry procedures according to standard procedures
4. Provide dosimetry instruction for radiation therapy students and residents.
5. Provide technical and administrative support for brachytherapy procedures, including but not limited to, source receipt, preparation, and disposal.
6. Uses computerized treatment planning system to prepare radiation treatment plans modifies treatment plans as needed to accommodate unforeseen limitations and/or changes that may occur during the course of treatment. Interfaces with the appropriate medical staff on planning approach and data gathering
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree in a scientific technical field (i.e. Radiation Therapy Technology, Physics, Math) or graduation from a school of Medical Dosimetry or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Certified by Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) and credentialed as Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD), OR Board eligible by MDCB (certification must be completed within one year of eligibility)
Professional Experience Requirements:
● If graduation from Medical Dosimetry school: No prior experience required.
● If a Bachelor's degree: One (1) year of health care experience.
● If Associate's degree, must be a registered radiation therapist and four (4) years of experience in medical dosimetry working under the supervision of a Certified medical dosimetrist or medical physicist.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Raystation experience is preferred!
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Rex Radiation Oncology
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Diversity Statement
The UNC Health System and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health vision of improving the health of all North Carolinians.
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