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Radiation Dosimetrist - Rex Radiation Oncology

UNC Health Care, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Overview

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Description

- Performed as part of the team responsible for computerized treatment planning for patients undergoing external beam, high-dose-rate, and low-dose-rate brachytherapy treatments in coordination with radiation oncologists. Responsibilities

Fabricates treatment aids Measures patient doses using thermoluminescent dosimetry methods and materials Perform QA on dosimetry procedures according to standard procedures Provide dosimetry instruction for radiation therapy students and residents Provide technical and administrative support for brachytherapy procedures, including but not limited to source receipt, preparation, and disposal Use computerized treatment planning system to prepare radiation treatment plans and modify treatment plans as needed to accommodate unforeseen limitations and/or changes that may occur during the course of treatment; interface with the appropriate medical staff on planning approach and data gathering Education, Licensure & Experience

Education Requirements:

Bachelor\u2019s degree in a scientific technical field (i.e. Radiation Therapy Technology, Physics, Math) or graduation from a school of Medical Dosimetry or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Certified by Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) and credentialed as Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD), OR Board eligible by MDCB (certification must be completed within one year of eligibility) Professional Experience Requirements:

If graduation from Medical Dosimetry school: No prior experience required. If a Bachelor\u2019s degree: One (1) year of health care experience. If Associate\u2019s degree, must be a registered radiation therapist and four (4) years of experience in medical dosimetry working under the supervision of a Certified medical dosimetrist or medical physicist Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details

Legal Employer:

NCHEALTH Entity:

UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit:

Rex Radiation Oncology Work Type:

Full Time Standard Hours Per Week:

40.00 Salary Range:

$50.99 - $73.28 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay:

offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type:

Hybrid Work Schedule:

Day Job Location:

US:NC:Raleigh Exempt From Overtime:

Yes This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position. EEO Statement:

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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