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Job Title: Dosimetrist
Department: James | WCA Proton Therapy
Scope of Position The Qualified Medical Dosimetrist functions as an integral member of the Department of Radiation Oncology (or its outreach/affiliates) of the Medical Center. The primary purpose of the Qualified Medical Dosimetrist is to create radiation treatment plans under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist utilizing clinical knowledge of anatomy and physiology; radiation biology and oncology; radiation safety and protection; mathematics; and radiation therapy techniques, physics, and technology. The Qualified Medical Dosimetrist is also responsible for ancillary tasks associated with the design and development of treatment plans including segmentation, image registration, documentation, and information transfer.
Position Summary The Qualified Medical Dosimetrist’s primary responsibility is to accurately design and generate treatment plans by performing multiple steps of the treatment planning workflow. The Qualified Medical Dosimetrist is responsible for the importing of images, segmentation, image registration, plan design and development, dosimetry calculations, and quality control of treatment plans generated by other Medical Dosimetrists. The Qualified Medical Dosimetrist is also responsible for radiation dosimetry calculations in situations where images are unable to be acquired (e.g., table simulations) and for supporting the continuity of care for patients who have received radiation therapy in the Department of Radiation Oncology. The Qualified Medical Dosimetrist is also responsible for participating in the education and research missions of the Medical Center through active participation in clinical education and clinical projects. The Qualified Medical Dosimetrist is also responsible for submitting data to investigator‑initiated research studies and clinical trials.
Minimum Qualifications For Hire: Board Certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board within 2 years of hire. 0 years of relevant experience required, 1+ years of dosimetry experience preferred.
Ongoing: Meets standards and competencies of the job as assigned and required. Maintains board certification by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board.
Career Roadmap FUNCTION: Imaging SUB-FUNCTION: Medical Dosimetry CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical CAREER LEVEL: C2
Additional Information Location: James Outpatient Care (1043)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
Background Check Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Equal Employment Opportunity The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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Department: James | WCA Proton Therapy
Scope of Position The Qualified Medical Dosimetrist functions as an integral member of the Department of Radiation Oncology (or its outreach/affiliates) of the Medical Center. The primary purpose of the Qualified Medical Dosimetrist is to create radiation treatment plans under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist utilizing clinical knowledge of anatomy and physiology; radiation biology and oncology; radiation safety and protection; mathematics; and radiation therapy techniques, physics, and technology. The Qualified Medical Dosimetrist is also responsible for ancillary tasks associated with the design and development of treatment plans including segmentation, image registration, documentation, and information transfer.
Position Summary The Qualified Medical Dosimetrist’s primary responsibility is to accurately design and generate treatment plans by performing multiple steps of the treatment planning workflow. The Qualified Medical Dosimetrist is responsible for the importing of images, segmentation, image registration, plan design and development, dosimetry calculations, and quality control of treatment plans generated by other Medical Dosimetrists. The Qualified Medical Dosimetrist is also responsible for radiation dosimetry calculations in situations where images are unable to be acquired (e.g., table simulations) and for supporting the continuity of care for patients who have received radiation therapy in the Department of Radiation Oncology. The Qualified Medical Dosimetrist is also responsible for participating in the education and research missions of the Medical Center through active participation in clinical education and clinical projects. The Qualified Medical Dosimetrist is also responsible for submitting data to investigator‑initiated research studies and clinical trials.
Minimum Qualifications For Hire: Board Certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board within 2 years of hire. 0 years of relevant experience required, 1+ years of dosimetry experience preferred.
Ongoing: Meets standards and competencies of the job as assigned and required. Maintains board certification by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board.
Career Roadmap FUNCTION: Imaging SUB-FUNCTION: Medical Dosimetry CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical CAREER LEVEL: C2
Additional Information Location: James Outpatient Care (1043)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
Background Check Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Equal Employment Opportunity The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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