• Dosimetrist

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Omaha, NE)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    PRN Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)

     

    Designs accurate treatment plans by means of computer and/or manual computation that delivers prescribed

     

    radiation doses as prescribed by the treating radiation oncologist.

     

    Preforms, verifies and documents calculations for the delivery of the prescribed dose and subsequent

     

    documentation in patient files and verifies accuracy of calculations using guidelines established by the medical

     

    physicist.

     

    Assists in the simulation process to ensure optimal patient position, immobilization and adequate scans for

     

    treatment planning.

     

    Participates with aspects of high and low dose brachytherapy procedures that include (but not limited to)

     

    implanting of brachytherapy devices, planning, calculations, and quality assurance measures in compliance with

     

    hospital, state and federal regulations.

     

    Assists in quality improvement and quality assurance programs/procedures done by the medical physicist to

     

    ensure the accuracy and safety of treatments.

     

    Participates in continuing education of treatment planning techniques, current advances in medical dosimetry

     

    and the clinical development and implementation of new therapy techniques in the department.

     

    Teaches applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students as assigned.

    Job Requirements

    Bachelors Of Science in closely related field

     

    Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD)

     

    Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy (RTT)

     

    Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

    Pay Range

    $47.29 - $70.35 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.