Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist jobs in Baton Rouge, LA
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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- OneOncology
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Baton Rouge, LA
FULL_TIME
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Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Medical Dosimetrist Opportunity
Baton Rouge : LA
Full-Time
About the Practice and their Mission
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center seeks an experienced Certified Medical Dosimetrist to join our well-established, physician-led , and managed group practice in Baton Rouge, LA .
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center ( MBPCC ) is a freestanding, not-for-profit oncology practice based in the capital city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
This progressive Center has 12 radiation oncologists, 11 medical physicists, 4 medical physics residents, and 8 medical dosimetrists.
MBPCC provides state-of-the-art radiation therapy across its network, including 8 Elekta Infinity or VersaHD linear accelerators, 1 Varian 21iX, and 1 Gamma Knife ICON.
An Elekta Unity MRI-Linac system for adaptive radiotherapy is currently installed and expected to start treating patients in November 2023.
Other equipment includes GE Discovery CT-PET scanners, 4D motion management, deep inspiration breath hold programs, enterprise-level Philips Pinnacle treatment planning system, enterprise-level MOSAIQ record, and verify system, Mobius3D / FX, and Mim Maestro.
Research equipment includes Monaco research planning system and extensive dosimetry laboratories at MBPCC.
About the Role
Under the direction of the Medical Radiation Physicist and following the dose prescription specified by the Radiation Oncologist, plans and calculates a radiation treatment plan for each patient presented utilizing CT-Simulation, PET, MRI, and portal images.
The treatment plan created results in the delivery of the prescribed radiation dose to a defined tumor volume for both external beam and brachytherapy procedure (if applicable).
Essential Functions :
- Design and Implementation of Treatment Plans
- Radiation Dose Calculation
- Quality Assurance
- Professional Responsibilities
Qualifications :
- Graduate of Hospital or College Affiliated Medical Dosimetry School.
- CMD Required
- CPR; RTT, LA State Licensure (LRT) Desirable.
Specialized Knowledge / Skills :
- Experience in computer software related to radiation therapy.
- Working knowledge of radiation safety, and must be able to read and interpret CT scans, radiographs, computer printouts, and other diagnostic tools.
- Ability to physically enter data into a radiation therapy treatment planning computer.
- Ability to visually distinguish different anatomical structures, tissue densities, and isodose lines on a computer screen.
- Mental ability to accurately manipulate equations related to the delivery of radiation therapy treatments.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please email eric.jackson@oneoncology.com
I look forward to speaking with you!
Last updated : 2024-04-23
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