Northwestern Medicine · 2 days ago
Dosimetrist-Radiation Oncology Warrenville Casual Days
Warrenville, IL
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to providing exceptional care to its patients. They are seeking a Dosimetrist to develop radiation dose distributions and conduct quality assurance checks within the Cancer Center. The role involves collaborating with oncologists and medical physicists to ensure accurate treatment planning and execution.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Demonstrates I-CARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) in daily work and interactions
Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance
Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so. Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way
Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur
Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments. Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others
Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently
Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time
Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement
Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide
Works directly with physician in verification simulation, treatment planning procedures, and patient specific radiation dose measurements, including all electronic documentation, charting and coding in Mosaiq and patient electronic medical record (EMR)
Assists medical physicist in calibration of equipment and radioactive sources
Develops computerized treatment plan, calculates treatment doses and / or monitor unit setting to deliver dose to a tumor volume as prescribed by a radiation oncologist
Follows the dose prescription radiation dose to a defined tumor volume
Calculates and documents dose in patients' Mosaiq electronic treatment records
Verifies the mathematical accuracy of all calculations
Performs computerized planning of external beam treatments
Assists in the selection, planning, fabrication and quality review and approval of treatment devices to aid in beam delivery modification
Assists in the planning, production and quality review and approval of immobilization devices and other treatment aids
Provides technical assistance to the therapeutic radiological physicist in radiation protection, qualitative and quantitative machine calibrations and quality assurance of the radiation therapy equipment
Assists in the application of special dosimetry methods, devices, and techniques
Assists in intra-cavitary and interstitial sealed source procedures
Performs weekly quality assurance checks of radiotherapy treatment charts
Follows all policies and procedures established for the accurate, timely and effective development and QA of all dosimetry responsibilities
Is responsible for thorough, and timely documentation and coding of work in the EMR and Mosaiq
Implements and assists in the maintenance of the quality system for medical dosimetry and record keeping
Utilizes and documents activities associated with the ProCure Training and Development Center's treatment planning helpdesk
Participates in all internal Dosimetry and multidisciplinary meeting at the center, focusing on continuous quality improvement and measureable feedback to the Training and Development Center (TDC)
Participates in quality check list as source of intra-center communication
Acts as teacher/instructor during orientation phases of new dosimetry hires
Insures that all procedures are followed, verified and QA'd as they relate to the outsourcing or treatment devices, acceptance of said devices at the center, and implementation of said devices during patient treatment
Adheres to treatment protocol standards established by ProCure for specific disease sites/stages/fields, and assures that documentation is thorough and captured electronically
Participates in the development and/or implementation of new techniques as assigned by Dosimetry manager
Qualification
Required
Graduate of a Medical Dosimetry school or a certified radiation therapist with 2 or more years on the job training as a Medical Dosimetrist
Technical problem solving
Provide excellent care for all patients, regardless of age, race, sexual orientation or religion
Ability to work flexible hours (and travel for educational/training purposes) if needed
Excellent computer skills, including use of CMS, Eclipse or Tomo Therapy; and proficient in Microsoft Office products; PeopleSoft a plus
Teaching and coaching skills
Board certified preferred. Beginning 09/01/2013, if not board certified must be board eligible on hire AND must receive board certification by the MDCB within 3 years of hire
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred, specifically in Radiation Therapy, Math, or Physics
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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