Dosimetrist PRN
About the position
Responsibilities
• Designs patient treatment plans and prepares dose calculations using computers, calculators, and manual techniques for external beam treatment planning.
• Consults with physicians and therapists to ensure the accuracy of patient information and dose calculations.
• Collaborates with radiation therapy staff to assess and improve patient treatments and/or set-up techniques.
• Shares results and recommendations with their supervisor, as appropriate.
• Assists radiation therapists with patient set-up procedures at treatment machine and/or simulator as needed.
• Completes proper records, patient data forms, planning documents, and billing information logs.
• Performs checks on patient charts for accuracy and proper documentation according to established procedures.
• Monitors and adheres to general radiation safety guidelines.
• Participates in clinical research and quality improvement processes, as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree plus Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) or eligible after completion of JRCERT accredited program in Medical Dosimetry.
Benefits
• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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