Department:

37305 AMG Corporate - Cancer: Medical Physics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This role will be primarily supporting Christ Medical Center.

Pay Range

$63.45 - $95.20

Working in collaboration with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist, the Medical Dosimetrist designs radiation treatment plans for patients using a treatment planning computer and/ or manual calculations according to the physician’s prescription.

Job DescriptionMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESProduction of acceptable treatment plans for radiation oncology patients.

Proficient with functions of the treatment planning system including, but not limited to, contouring, image registration, plan optimization and plan evaluation.    

Assist simulator technologist with difficult patient set ups.

Create treatment plans which fulfill the needs of the radiation oncologist. Ensure treatment plans minimally meet but ideally exceed physician dosimetric parameters.

Consult with the radiation oncologist in the selection of the best plan.

Review treatment parameters with physician for plan approval. Bring to physician attention and note any parameters that fall outside of expected treatment guidelines.

Supervise the radiation therapists in implementation of the selected treatment plan (correct use of bolus, immobilization, wedges and field arrangement).

Quality assurance checks on the treatment course of radiation oncology patients.

Proficient with functions of the record and verify system including, but not limited to, importing and exporting of treatment plans and verification that treatment plan complies with the intended treatment course. Inform physicists of unusual errors or messages.

Verify all necessary patient documentation related to treatment planning is complete.

Actively participate in weekly chart rounds.
 

Participate in continuous process improvement meetings and projects
 

Provide remote treatment planning support and travel to multiple radiation oncology departments when needed.
 

Maintain daily billing for billable physics and treatment planning services.
 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

License/Registration/Certification Required: ​ Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) or Board EligibleEducation Required: ​ ​Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Science or Medical DosimetryExperience Required: Typically requires one year of experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Excellent understanding of radiation dosimetry and basic radiation physics.

Proficient in areas of anatomy, physiology, radiobiology, and radiation safety.

Experience with treatment planning systems, record and verify systems, IMRT and VMAT techniques.

Ability to learn new technologies and incorporate these into the daily workflow.

Strong organizational and communication skills in a high-volume environment.

Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Contribute to a strong and supportive team environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must follow safety precautions in use of linear accelerators. Radiation Safety precautions must be followed per IEMA regulations and Hospital policies.

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and radiation hazards.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.