Dosimetrist Sr

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers and America's Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine's list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time's Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.
Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

The Senior Dosimetrist performs radiation dosimetry activities at the direction of the Manager, Dosimetry Services. Primary responsibilities include participation at simulations, plan preparation by contouring normal tissue volumes, performing dose calculations, use of computer applications for treatment planning and preparation of the electronic treatment calendar and medical record for treatment delivery. Other activities may include brachytherapy planning, radiation safety, patient setup assistance, and continuing education and research assistance.

The Senior Dosimetrist position is differentiated from the Dosimetrist II by an additional component of administrative, research, resource(mentor) and/or education responsibility as described below.
• Communicating with the simulation and treatment therapists for coordination of sim and treat cases.
• Disseminating dosimetry planning assignments.
• Ensure dosimetry plans are completed in a timely fashion and are ready for scheduled start dates.
• Communication with treatment therapists for coordination of scheduling patients to start treatment.

Resource (mentor):
• Knowledgeable in the field and is able to disseminate their knowledge to other team members.
• Coach less experienced or expert members of the dosimetry team.

Minimum Education:

• Associate's Degree Radiation Therapy Technologist


• Program

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Dosimetry

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• MDCB (Medical Dosimetry Certification Board)

Minimum Experience Required:

• Certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board and/or equivalent.


• Three years of experience in dosimetry at a radiation therapy center utilizing computerized treatment


• planning.

Minimum Skills/Specialized Training Required

• Understanding of anatomy to facilitate adequate contouring.


• Knowledge of treatment planning to provide acceptable treatment plans efficiently.


• Understanding of anatomy to facilitate adequate contouring.


• Knowledge of treatment planning to provide acceptable treatment plans efficiently.


• Preferred Experience


• Minimum five years of Dosimetry experience in a clinical setting.


• Ability to plan with photons and protons.

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