Description
Purpose:Conduct all aspects of the physics planning program. This includes consulting and planning treatment plans using standard guidelines, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Use radiographic, CT and MRI images to delineate tumor volumes and the other critical anatomical structures.
- Manage the development of treatment plans, acquisition and storage of data for treatment plans, calculation of dose distributions and machine settings for treatment delivery.
- Perform monthly quality assurance procedures on computers used for daily patient dose calculations.
- Maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program that ensures patients are provided tumor localization, radiation treatment, and dose distributions as prescribed. This includes assurance of the accuracy of treatment unit parameters.
- Keep current on the new treatment planning techniques, devices, and methods.
- Provide remote consultation to the Radiation Oncologist on the physical and radiobiological aspect of treatment. Translate the desired treatment plan into a set of instructions for radiation therapists to execute.
- Participate, when needed, in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques.
- Obtain and disseminate information pertaining to current practices within the field of Radiation Oncology Physics.
Qualifications
- B.S. degree in sciences or equivalent experience and training in radiation therapy
- Formal training in Medical Terminology/Anatomy/Tumor Biology/Radiation Graduate from a recognized Medical Dosimetrist Training Program or equivalent clinical training
- Experience with conformal radiotherapy, 3-D treatment planning systems required, radiosurgery on IMRT highly desirable.
- 2 years working as a Medical Dosimetrist preferred.Experience with MicroSoft Office products preferred
- Preferred completion of a formal dosimetry program.
- Preferred certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) or Board Eligibility required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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