RADIATION ONC DOSIMETRIST - Covenant Health

Radiation Oncology Dosimetrist

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest is West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. Annually Parkwest is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of Tennessee's “Top 10” hospitals.

Position Summary:

Assist Medical Physicist in providing accurate and timely Dosimetry treatment planning and dose calculation. Perform quality assurance procedures according to established standards and practices. Provide interface and continuity between CT, MRI, Medical Physics, Simulation and Treatment.

Recruiter: Sarah Grey || sgrey1@covhlth.com || 865-374-5271

• Maintain accurate tracking of the dose delivered versus dose prescription for all patients.
• Plan treatment techniques by means of computer and/or manual calculations, with follow up to ensure actual verses planned treatments.
• Perform patient’s dose calculations in radiation therapy chart-verify the mathematical accuracy.
• Perform dose calculations for all brachytherapy procedures, including implants.
• Assist Radiation Therapist in implementation of treatment plan.
• Assist Medical Physicist in planning and fabrication of custom shields and immobilization devices.
• Provide assistance and technical guidance to Simulator Technologist for complicated setups.
• Assist the Medical Physicist in machine calibrations and quality assurance.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:           

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:         

Two (2) years’ experience in Dosimetry or related area.

Licensure Requirement:      

Certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.