• Medical Dosimetrist

    Central Maine Medical Center (Lewiston, ME)


    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 ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates 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 other 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.Regulatory Requirements:• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) or eligibleLanguage Skills:• Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.• Strong written and verbal skills.• Additional languages preferred.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!

    AT CENTRAL MAINE HEALTHCARE YOU ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO

    Our why, our purpose, drives every decision and action we take as a healthcare system. We strive everyday to deliver exceptional care, and to improve our community. We are a non-profit organization that is breaking the traditional healthcare mold by bringing our patients and their family’s high value, low cost, and award-winning care while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for them; all within their communities. To accomplish this, we only hire individuals who are committed to excellence, who embody the principles of our CMH Experience Service Standards, and who are ready to step in and help their fellow team members achieve those exceptional results for our patients, their families, and the community.

     

    Central Maine Healthcare System

     

    The organization is broad in its footprint, with three (3) hospitals in Bridgton, Lewiston, and Rumford, and over 75 individual practices within our Medical Group. Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center is a certified and award-winning level two trauma center, along with our Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and the upcoming highly anticipated launch of our comprehensive state of the art cancer treatment center. Both Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals are four (4) star accredited acute care hospitals, and our Medical Group and Maine Urgent Care Centers have won multiple awards within their specialties. As a system we are a six-time winner of the Leapfrog Safety A Rating since 2019, representing some of the highest quality care and outcomes nationwide. Our awards and accolades are only possible as a result of our commitment to culture, and a focus on safety and inclusion, in each of our patient’s experiences and in the experiences we create within our teams.

     

    If you are a person who is looking for a way to give back to your community, to help improve the lives of patients or those who care for our patients, want to be part of a growing organization that is setting the bar for Maine healthcare, apply to join Central Maine Healthcare today!

     

    Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.