Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist jobs in Altoona, PA
Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist calculates computerized isodose plans for radiation oncology patients. Computes standard dose calculations and determines computerized generation of isodose curves for external beam hyperthermia and brachytherapy radiation treatment programs. Being a Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist calculates treatment machine settings, documents calculations, and records treatment data in therapy chart. Interprets physician prescriptions to develop a therapeutic treatment plan. Additionally, Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist typically requires completion of a training program in medical dosimetry and ARRT registration in radiation therapy. Requires a bachelor's degree of physical or biological sciences. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Medical Dosimetrist
- UPMC
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Altoona, PA
FULL_TIME
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We are seeking a clinically excellent Medical Dosimetrist to join our team in the East Region of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Network. The dosimetrist in this position will provide planning services for the UPMC Hillman Cancer Centers in Altoona, PA. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with on-site duties as well as the option to work from home. Must live within a commuting distance to Altoona. This position joins a team of four other dosimetrists dedicated to these departments and a larger team of 30 dosimetrists across the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Network. Collaboration and remote support across the group are facilitated by our integrated ARIA/Eclipse and Citrix-based IT infrastructure, as well as standardized policies, procedures, and care pathways across UPMC.Job Summary
The medical dosimetrist is responsible for generating clinically optimal treatment plans for radiation therapy patients in collaboration with radiation oncologists, radiation therapy technologists, and medical physicists. This includes participating in CT simulation, radiation treatment planning, quality management for radiation oncology patients, and communicating with the clinical team during treatment planning and treatment plan implementation. Treatment techniques include 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT, motion management (e.g., respiratory gating and DIBH), and MR-guided HDR brachytherapy.Responsibilities:- Participates in acquisition of patient data via computer generated data sets from medical imaging devices such as CT, PET, MR, etc., or manual methods such as physical measurements and wire contours, and incorporation of these data into radiation treatment plans, calculations, and treatment devices.
- Assists the RTT in the treatment simulation process including the use or necessity of ancillary treatment devices, patient immobilization techniques, and other patient positioning techniques as needed for simulation and treatment. Assists in fabrication of these ancillary treatment devices.
- Contours and delineates clearly discernable normal critical structures and expanded planning structures using different imaging modalities.
- Performs rigid and deformable image registration for multi-modality image sets.
- Applies the principles and concepts of radiation physics in radiation treatment planning, which includes, but is not limited to: 2D treatment planning, 3D conformal treatment planning, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) treatment planning, 4D treatment planning, volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) planning, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) planning, and brachytherapy treatment planning.
- Applies knowledge of radiobiology with respect to dose tolerances, time dose fractionation calculations, hypofractionation, BED and EQD2 calculations and other applications of radiobiology to the radiation therapy treatment process.
- Accurately performs radiation dose calculations, both manual and computer generated, for treatment delivery including the effects of beam modifying devices, irregular fields, gaps for adjacent fields, and off-axis calculations.
- Participates in special treatment procedures including, but not limited to, total body irradiation (TBI), total skin electron irradiation (TSEI), intra-operative radiation therapy (IORT).
- Assists with quality assurance procedures as directed by a qualified medical physicist.
- Performs or assists with patient-specific radiation measurement including, but not limited to diodes, optically stimulated luminescent dosimeters (OSLD), ion chambers, thermo-luminescent dosimeters (TLD), or film measurements as directed by the MP.
- Assists with high dose rate (HDR) and low dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy procedures including patient set up, simulation, and treatment planning.
- Participates in quality management in accordance with departmental policies, national guidelines, and accreditation standards.
- Performs routine chart checks per departmental policy.
- Participates in charge capture and generates documentation for billing in accordance with departmental policies.
- Participates in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques in radiation therapy.
- Participates in educational activities such as providing instruction and training to new staff members, physician residents, physicist residents, RTT trainees, and medical dosimetrist trainees.
- Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern, and support for patients, visitors, medical staff, and colleagues.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as directed by supervising medical physicists.
- Adheres to high ethical standards in relation to patients, students, trainees, and colleagues.
- Ensures accurate data transfer of patient and treatment plan information to clinical systems including but not limited to record and verify systems, imaging guidance systems, surface guidance systems, treatment delivery systems, and electronic medical record systems.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills when performing radiation treatment planning, plan evaluation, recognizing and resolving equipment problems and treatment discrepancies.
- Maintains a commitment to a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and safety.
- Communicates with the radiation oncologist during the treatment planning process and participate in communicating the plan to the medical physicist and radiation therapy technologists for plan implementation.
- Generates clinically optimal treatment plans utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology, radiation biology and oncology, radiation safety and protection, mathematics, radiation therapy techniques, physics, and technology.
Qualifications- Board certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).
- Board-eligible candidates must become board certified within two attempts in the first two consecutive years of employment.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:- Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) or board eligibility is required. Must maintain adequate CE credits to retain certification. CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Act 34
About Altoona:- Choose to live in the Altoona/Hollidaysburg area or State College (hometown of Penn State University's main campus). Both communities offer safe and enriching environments to enjoy work/life balance
- Located in the Altoona/Blair County/Central Pennsylvania region
- Very reasonable cost of living
- Excellent school systems
- Abundant cultural amenities including theatre, symphony, minor league baseball, transportation history, festivals, Big10 sports and national touring performing artists
- Centrally located with easy access to larger, neighboring cities. Between 40 minutes to 4.5 hours to major cities including Pittsburgh, State College, Philadelphia, DC, and NYC.
- Mountains to climb and ski, rivers and lakes to paddle and fish, trails and roadways to bike, numerous golf courses, tennis and pickle ball courts – right here!
- Everything you need within a 15-minute drive – no rush hour traffic, no parking fees
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran - 15 Days Ago
Medical Dosimetrist
- Mount Nittany Health
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State College, PA
OTHER
- Why Mount Nittany Health? At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are c...
- 12 Days Ago
Dosimetrist, State College
- Penn Highlands Healthcare
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State College, PA
FULL_TIME
- Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal an...
- 1 Month Ago
Radiation Therapist
- UPMC
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Altoona, PA
FULL_TIME
- Day Shift Monday-Friday Purpose:Under the direction of a radiation oncologist, delivers radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist and obtains localization images accor...
- 15 Days Ago
Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Premier Therapy
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Bellefonte, PA
PART_TIME
- Are you passionate about providing exceptional Occupational Therapy to residents in a skilled setting? Are you always thinking of unique and better ways to help your patients reach their highest poten...
- 25 Days Ago
Physical Therapy Technician
- Atlas Therapy, Specialized Physical Therapy
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State College, PA
FULL_TIME
- Company Summary Atlas Therapy continues to lead the way in the State College community in providing the most successful outpatient physical therapy treatment for over a decade. We continue to operate ...
- 6 Days Ago
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Pharmacy Technician Trainee
- Giant Eagle
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Altoona, PA
- Job Summary As a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, you’ll be a key part of our collaborative team. You’ll bring your skills a...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Multi-Store Supervisor - #7
- Sheetz
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Altoona, PA
- Additional $1.50/hr. for working 10pm-6am OVERVIEW Do you like to change things up and meet new people? Never get bored ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dishwasher
- Apple American Group
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Altoona, PA
- **Fun. Flexibility. Growth.** Are you looking for a fun and exciting environment, flexible work schedule, or an opportun...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Patient Transport Asst
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
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Altoona, PA
- Patient Transport Assistant with UPMC Altoona Hospital Fulltime evening position with rotation. Weekends/Holidays includ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Delivery Driver (Non-CDL)
- Hajoca Corporation
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Altoona, PA
- Hajoca Corporation is one of the country's largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling,...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Multi-Store Supervisor - #531
- Sheetz
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Altoona, PA
- Additional $1.50/hr. for working 10pm-6am OVERVIEW Do you like to change things up and meet new people? Never get bored ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Facilities Management Director
- Encompass Health
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Altoona, PA
- The Facilities Management Director is responsible for ensuring that the company Rehabilitation Hospital, satellite clini...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Truck Driver Casual Class A
- Ryder System
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ALTOONA, PA
- Position Description Immediate opening for a SOLO Class A CDL Truck Driver and we want the right Trucker to join us at R...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the principal city of the Altoona Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The population was 46,320 at the time of the 2010 Census, making it the eleventh most populous city in Pennsylvania. The Altoona MSA includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 127,089 at the 2010 Census, around 100,000 of whom live within a 5-mile (8.0 km) radius of the Altoona city center according to U.S. Census ZIP Code population data. This includes the adjacent boroughs of Hollidaysburg and Duncansville, adjacent township...
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Income Estimation for Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist jobs
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Altoona, Pennsylvania area prices
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What does a Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist do?
Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist in Pocatello, ID
This is professional work in the development of individual radiation treatment plans. Provides technical information and support to radiation therapists, physicians, and physicists; performs simple three dimensional conformal (3-D) and Volumetric Arc treatment planning (VMAT) and dose calculations for patients receiving radiotherapy; accepts assigned responsibilities for quality assurance radiation therapy procedures under the direction of the chief physicist.
December 02, 2019
Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist in Rochester, MN
If you have a bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy or radio technology, this program is a way for you to take the next step in your career.
February 24, 2020
Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist in Denver, CO
A radiation oncologist will prescribe a particular dose of radiation based on the location and size of your tumor.
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