Sr. Medical Dosimetrist

Job Description Job Description Benefits:

• Competitive salary

Job ID:#271339
Position: Sr. Medical Dosimetrist- Days
Location: Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 40 hours/week; working Monday - Friday 0800 - 1630.
Guaranteed Hours: 40
Minimum Years of Experience: 5

Compensation Details:
Pay Rate: $85/hr (Rate Splits below as per GSA)
Straight Time Rate(Taxable): $55/hr;
Stipend (Non-Taxable): $30/hr

Overtime Rate (Starts after 40 hours):$95/hr
Holiday Rate: $95/hr

Assignment Completion Bonus: $500
Airfare/Mileage reimbursement (One time to reach the facility)

Job Description:
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

1. As a member of the radiation oncology team, the dosimetrist has the knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation treatment machines and equipment and is cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy.
2. Generates radiation dose distributions and dose calculations based on education and expertise in collaboration with the Medical Physicist and Radiation Oncologist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Dosimetry program, or Certified as a Medical Dosimetrist
• Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).
• Complies with existing national and state laws and institutional policies related to qualifications required to practice medical dosimetry in Colorado.

Skills:

• Must be able to understand the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to derive computerized treatment plans and communicate these aspects to the Radiation Oncologist for plan revision and approval and to the Radiation Therapist for plan implementation.
• Treatment planning systems used are:
  
  
• Mosaiq EMR
  
  
• MIM for fusions, highly desired
  
  
• Varian TrueBeam linac
  
  
• Oncentra HDR
  
  

Varian Eclipse v15

• Performs routine duties independent of supervision but consults with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required.
• Operates and performs quality assurance on the treatment planning computer under the direction of the Medical Physicist
• Has working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations pertaining to radiation therapy.
• Has the ability to interpret and execute treatment plans as defined in relevant treatment protocols.
• Must possess mathematical skills and knowledge including algebra, trigonometry, geometry and introductory calculus and be able to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts to facilitate the treatment planning process.

Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in related field.

Housing Available:


Valley View has brand new studio apartments available literally 1/2 block from the hospital for $1800/month includes Wi-Fi, utilities, on-site laundry room and fully furnished. No deposit, just move in ready! Available to Travelers during their assignment.

About Us
Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.

At Facility, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.

Thanks,

Jessica White I Senior Recruiter I 901-609-2821
E-mail: jessica@thinksofttech.com



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