MEDICAL DOSIMETRIST - PRN

Shift:PRN between Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
Department: Radiation Oncology
Compensation:

* Base Pay:

o Non-Certified: $52.50 per hour

o Certified: $57.53 per hour

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Medical Dosimetrist to join our dynamic team. We seek individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment, possess a keen eye for accuracy, and have a strong commitment to patient care and safety. The ideal candidate will be proactive in seeking innovative solutions to improve our services and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of radiation safety and ethical patient care. If you are a motivated professional with a drive to enhance both patient outcomes and team performance, we want you on our team. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and the future of our healthcare facility.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Assist therapist with accurate beam alignment in complicated patient treatment set-ups and treatment simulation procedures.

Be attentive to patient and staff satisfaction results and collaborate with management team on ways to improve the department in general and facility overall. Seek ways to improve systems and services.

Demonstrate ability to meet and sustain departmental expectations while completing work assignments as it pertains to patient care in an ethical manner.

Maintain integrity of equipment with careful manipulation at all times. Adhere to radiation safety regulations and standards. Assist the Medical Physicist in performing quality assurance testing as needed.

Prepare and analyze radiation treatments for individual patients adhering to the guidelines of the American Board of Medical Dosimetry.

Prepare chart check and dose summary after completion of therapy for presentation to radiation oncologist.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Non-Certified:

Meets eligible certification route per the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) or five (5) years of dosimetrist experience.

Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification MDCB within two (2) years as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

* Certified:

Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in radiation therapy and dosimetry.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.