Dosimetrist - Full Time

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Position Summary: The Dosimetrist consults with radiation oncologists and physicists on treatment strategies for patients in order to provide optimal treatment plans. The Dosimetrist calculates and checks treatment parameters, instructs radiation therapists regarding implementation of treatment plans and reviews patient’s charts for dosimetry accuracy.

Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
1. Performs treatment planning, including external beam, brachytherapy and any new techniques and procedures as implemented by department.
2. Demonstrates proficiency in using treatment planning software and hardware.
3. Performs troubleshooting of computer systems in collaboration with vendor.
4. Calculates patient treatment times as well as verifies calculations performed by others clinicians.
5. Researches, develops and fabricates immobilization devices and treatment aides.
6. Assists in simulation procedures, obtaining contours and special measurements.
7. Assists in special radiotherapy procedures.
8. Instructs radiation therapy students in physics and dosimetry assuring that the education reflects the requirements for the training program.
9. Under the supervision of a physicist, performs periodic treatment machine calibrations, surveys and other aspects of the radiation oncology department’s quality assurance program.
10. Documents and maintains records as required by State, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.
11. Performs and assists with equipment maintenance.
12. Identifies potential problems with equipment and identifies possible solutions.
13. Collaborates with vendors to minimize machine downtime.
14. Attends professional educational activities.
15. Assumes additional responsibilities as necessary and required.
16. Customer Service: Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.

Regulatory Requirements:

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) or eligible

Language Skills:

• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!