Medical Dosimetry Assistant

Job Description Summary

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina is recruiting a motivated Medical Dosimetrist Assistant for part time work. Under the direction of the Chief & Lead Dosimetrist, the Dosimetrist Assistant will do the pre-work and post-work around the treatment planning process. Importing CT Simulation scans, generating normal tissue contours and post processing of approved treatment plans. This person will utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, radiation therapy techniques, physics, and technology. The Dosimetrist Assistant will communicate with the Dosimetrist during the treatment planning process and participate in communicating the plan to the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, and the Radiation Therapist for implementation.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000556 CHS - Oncology - Radiation (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-30

Scheduled Weekly Hours

15

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Description:

Importing CT scans and Contouring Normal Tissue Structures = 40%

Send & Obtain Previous Treatment Records=35%

Treatment Chart Preparation =10%

Basic Treatment Planning Cases=15%

• Imports CT scans into the treatment planning software. Generates normal tissue contours to be reviewed by Certified Medical Dosimetrist and the Radiation Oncologist prior to the Treatment Planning Process.
• Obtain previous Treatment Records from Outside Departments and uploads them into the departments planning software.
• Treatment chart preparation & printing PDF of approved treatment plans. Transfers data electronically to record and verify systems and treatment Linear Accelerators.
• Develops basic external beam treatment plans, under supervision of Certified Medical Dosimetrists or physicists. Software includes Eclipse / Aria, RayStation, Radformation Auto Contour, Velocity, Variseed and Mobius.
• Equipment includes: Siemens Somatom Confidence RT Pro CT simulators with Varian RGSC (Respiration Gating for Scanners); True Bream Linear Accelerators with VisionRT , Radixact Tomotherapy Machine, Gamma Knife & Elekta Flexitron HDR.
• Perform image fusions with various image data sets to include CT, MRI and PET under supervision of Certified Medical Dosimetrists or physicists.
• Collaboration with fellow Dosimetrists, Physicians, Physicists, and other members of the department.

• Aids staff in CT simulation if needed. 
• Participates in dosimetry related projects designed to improve radiation therapy processes.
• Participate in Chart Rounds and M&M.

This represents a general outline of job duties and functions.  They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature and other duties may be assigned as appropriate.

SKILLS:

Knowledgeable in the areas of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety. Knowledgeable in health care informatics-including the resources, devices, and methods to acquire, store and retrieve data. Tools include computers and software such as Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as clinical guidelines, current medical terminology, information, and communication systems. Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with the radiation oncology treatment team as well as outside entities. Demonstrate high level critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or Certified Radiation Therapist.
• Current Student, Accepted or interested in applying to a Medical Dosimetry Program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina treats adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients across the tri-county area facing cancer related diagnosis, helping the patient walk through their treatment process and wellbeing from both a mental and physical standpoint. We are NCI Designated and ACR Accredited facility with a focus on providing our patients with highest level of care.

MUSC is located on the highly desirable southeast Atlantic coast in the beautiful and historic city of Charleston, South Carolina. This pleasant and enjoyable area offers a wide variety of outdoor activities. It has been named by Conde Nast as the best small city in America in 2020 and best city in the United Sates by Travel and Leisure for 10 years in a row.

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