MEDICAL DOSIMETRIST
Job Posting for MEDICAL DOSIMETRIST at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Department
School of Medicine / Clinical Affairs
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scope of Job
In collaboration with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist, use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop, generate, and evaluate treatment plans for radiation oncology patients using computer software and manual calculations based on prescribed target region and avoidance dose criteria to determine the optimal dose for patients.
Description of Duties
- Generates radiation therapy treatment plans in a timely manner using computer software and various imaging modalities, demonstrating strong attention to detail.
- Consults and communicates with the therapists regarding the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
- Responsible for performing or supervising the design and fabrication of immobilization devices, beam modifying devices (i.e., compensating filters, bolus, molds, custom shields, etc.) and treatment planning aids.
- May use a wide variety of patient imaging modalities registered to the planning images which assists in the identification of physician delineated target structures and critical structures to be avoided.
- Responsible for performing accurate and timely patient e-chart processing, calculations, chart checks and supporting quality assurance activities.
- Performs routine duties independent of supervision but consults with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required.
- Maintains and demonstrates knowledge on all the latest guidelines, policies and procedures specific to medical dosimetry including but not limited to basic competencies, skill specific competencies, and institutional and departmental policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Science or Radiation Therapy from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
N/A
Licenses/Certifications
- Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB).
- Must maintain and provide official proof of MDCB certification on an annual basis.
- Proof of certification required in the form of official notification from the MDCB such as test results or official MDCB certification documentation.
Required Experience
Three (3) years of comprehensive clinical medical dosimetry experience. Proficient in planning VMAT, IMRT, SBRT, and 3D plans. Experience with Varian IX for Radiation, and EPIC.
Preferred Experience
Experience within a Varian linear accelerator environment. Experience with MIM and Radcalc.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment. Use of various software related to duties performed such as: Mosaiq software, Dosimetry software, and Linac machines.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Healthcare/Patient care and Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Must be able to adapt to ever-changing technology and be open to learning new systems and techniques. Must be able to perform routine duties independent of supervision but consult with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required. Strong oral and written communication skills.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
09/05/2023
Grant Funded Position
No
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Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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