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The Dosimetrist is responsible for translation of prescribed doses of radiation used in treatment of cancer patients into precise, safe and accurate plans. In collaboration with medical physicists and radiation oncologists, he/she participates in conceiving and optimizing the treatment plan, and is available for consultation with the radiation therapists during execution of the treatments.
Job Responsibility:
Designs a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and spare critical structures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription
Identifies and contours normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets. Assumes proficiency in image registration with various image data sets to include CT, MRI and PET. Actively discusses the design of the treatment plan with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist
Performs calculations for the accurate delivery of the Radiation Oncologist's prescribed dose, documents all pertinent information in the patient record, and verifies the mathematical accuracy of the calculations using a system established by the Medical Physicist
Assists in simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices including, but not limited to CT, MRI, and PET. Supervises, performs, or assists in the planning and implementation of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, bolus, electron cutouts, and other beam modifying devices. Performs and assists in the planning and implementation of the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices
Imports patient image studies and localization markers for treatment planning as specified by the radiation oncologist
Creates and transfers reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery to include DRRs, CBCTs and other IGRT methods, as specified
Communicates with the radiation therapist(s) and assumes an advisory role in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, bolus, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment or imaging parameters
Teaches applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students, radiation therapists and residents. Participates in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques. Participate in quality improvement processes
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Dosimetry or equivalent degree required
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience required
Participate in continuing education as required by the MDCB required
Graduation from a Medical Dosimetry JRCERT accredited program of at least 12 months and Board certification as a Medical Dosimetrist preferred (CMD) or eligible to sit for the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) Examination and pass exam within the guidelines as outlined in the MDCB Certification Handbook required