Dosimetrist at CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

89.85

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Medical Dosimetry, Radiation Oncology, Treatment Planning, Simulation, Brachytherapy, Dose Calculations, Chart Documentation, Team Collaboration, Tumor Localization, Block Construction, Compensator Construction, Clinical Experience, Patient Care, Technical Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life ColoradoTM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve. CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way. Overview You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. A Qualified Medical Dosimetrist is an individual who uses critical thinking and problem solving skills as well as exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of medical dosimetry procedures. The medical dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment, is cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy and has the education and experience necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist. Responsible for tumor localization, computerized treatment planning, dose calculations, block and compensator construction, and initial chart documentation. Verifies chart accuracy and completeness. Position has possibility to be hybrid with remote options. Remote employees must live/work in one of the following states: Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Missouri Mississippi Nebraska New Mexico North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia West Virginia Wyoming Qualifications In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following: One year of practical clinical experience in Radiation Dosimetry to include treatment planning and simulation is preferred. New graduates with proper clinical rotations during the individual training and demonstrated competencies will be considered. Ideal candidate will have a total of at least 18 months of experience between study, training, and direct experience related to the position. Bachelors Degree in Radiation Therapy, Radiation Science, Radiography, Physics or related scientific discipline, required. Demonstrated completion of 1,000 clinical curriculum hours in medical dosimetry treatment planning during Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) course of study, required. Be a graduate of a Medical Dosimetry JRCERT accredited program of at least 12 months OR a JRCERT Master’s Degree program, required. Medical Dosimetrist Certification (Board Eligible) within 18 months of hire date or transfer. Candidates that are already holding dosimetry board certification will be considered to have met all the requirements. Physical Requirements - Medium Work - Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly Your Connected Community We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. Our Total Reward Offerings We believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer: Several Medical, Dental, & Vision options. Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that can include an employer contribution Retirement account options with a generous employer match Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more! View more on our benefits HERE. Pay Range $53.84 - $89.85 / hour

Responsibilities

The Qualified Medical Dosimetrist is responsible for tumor localization, computerized treatment planning, dose calculations, and initial chart documentation. They work collaboratively with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist to ensure accurate treatment plans.