Job Description

Overview

Performs a variety of functions to provide for radiation therapy treatment planning for patients. Participates in treatment planning committees and participate in clinical research projects.
This position is a hybrid remote role. Regional candidates are preferred: however,

applicants located outside the region and in a DH-approved state (see below) may be considered for a fully remote arrangement

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D-H approved states:
Alabama Alaska Arizona Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nevada New Hampshire New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

Provides Radiation treatment planning for external beam irradiation and brachytherapy. Develops individualized 3-D treatment plans for Radiation therapy patients. Monitors and promotes the implementation of these radiation treatment plans for the individual patient. Designs of custom beam modifying and patient immobilization devices. Performs hand calculation for simple treatments not requiring graphic plans.

Provides quality assurance of patient treatment through weekly review of patient charts and attending general chart rounds.

Provides the physicians with physics consultations. Assists during conventional and CT-aided simulations.

Teaches Radiation Therapy students, residents and other staff members.

Participates in Radiation Treatment planning committees designed to improve patient care and treatment. These committees are in conjunction with the RTT's, simulator RTT's and the physicians.

May participate in special projects and/or procedures such as IMRT, IORT, prostate seed implants, SRS/SRT, radioactive material administration and linac commissioning.

May participate in clinical research projects in conjunction with Physicists.

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree with 1 year of relevant clinical experience or the equivalent in education and experience required. Strong background in science, mathematics or engineering with college-level courses in anatomy & physiology, clinical oncology, atomic & nuclear physics, diagnostic physics, radiation therapy physics, calculus and analytic geometry, linear algebra and vector analysis. Must possess the ability to communicate with a wide variety of other health care providers. Must be a self-starter who is detail oriented, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Must have minimal computer skills.

Required Licensure/Certifications

- Certification from the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) preferred - Registered Radiation Therapist and/or ABR/ABMP certification would also be considered.

Remote:

Hybrid Remote

Area of Interest:

Allied Health

Pay Range:

$115,481.60/Yr. - $184,766.40/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata)

FTE/Hours per pay period:

1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week

Shift:

Day

Job ID:

35414

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.




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