Job Description

About this Job:

MedStar Health is looking for a Dosimetrist to join our team at Mercy Medical Center!



As a Dosimetrist, you will be responsible for all treatment plans, calculations, and Quality Assurance duties for the office(s) covered. MedStar Health is committed to providing world-class, compassionate care to every patient, every time, at every touch point.



Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

Attends and participants in weekly chart check rounds, technical meetings, and other meetings, as necessary. Completes all Monthly Chart Reviews Quality Assurance duties accurately and on time. Creates and transfers reference images to EMR (Electronic Medical Record), including DRRs, CBCTs, and images for other IGRT methods. Demonstrates proficiency in image registration with various image data sets to include CT (Computed Tomography), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and PET. Designs high quality treatment plans with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed dose and spare critical structures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription. Identifies and contours normal and dose-limiting structures using detailed knowledge of anatomy. Manually checks computer treatment plans for mathematical accuracy. Documents all pertinent information in the EMR. Ensure that the physician and technologist fully understand the plan and sign them before two treatments have elapsed. Provides clinical support in the form of fabricating immobilization devices, bolus or compensating materials, assisting in patient setup and simulation, performing hand calculations at the request of either the physician or a member of the technical staff. Provides support and teaching to physicists, physicians and radiation therapists whenever needed. Records and bills appropriate charges for services performed.

Qualifications:

Licensure as a Radiation Therapy Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and training in dosimetry, or graduation from an approved Medical Dosimetry school. Experience as a Radiation Therapy Technologist or graduation from an approved medical dosimetry school. Medical Dosimetry Certification Board Certification by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) within 1 Year.
This position has a hiring range of : USD $58.03 - USD $114.53 /Hr.