Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
20 days ago
Dosimetrist

It's more than a career, it's a calling

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

·       Department:  Nuclear Medicine 

·       Schedule:​ Full Time

·       Pay Range starts at: $46.64 Daily pay available! 

·       Shift Differentials: Available for additional shifts​

·       Location:  St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK

Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. *

* Qualified external candidates only  

Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team, apply now!

Job Summary:

Develops and administers radiation therapy treatment plans under the direction of physicist and radiation oncologist.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Designs a treatment plan to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field to a defined tumor volume.Assists with or performs the application of specific methods of dosimetry, including intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures.Assists with or performs the fabrication of beam modifying devices and immobilization devices.Provides technical support for radiation protection procedures and qualitative machine calibrations of equipment.Maintains radiation safety for self, co-workers and patients in accordance with NRC guidelines.Assist physicist in the design and implementation of research activities and performs special projects related to dosimetry.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION

completion of radiation therapy program and additional coursework in dosimetry


EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 

    Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) 

     

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4205000040 Radiation Oncology

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

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