Certified Dosimetrist
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care.
Compassion, pride, respect, and teamwork. Our philosophy and core
practice is driven by these values and what you will find at St.
Luke's Hospital. Within the radiation oncology department, you will
work alongside caring staff who will treat patients and you like
family. Longevity is a commonality shared by many. If you are
looking for a new opportunity and a chance to join a team where you
feel like home, St. Luke's is that place to expand your career. At
St. Luke's we are proud to be the forerunners in cancer care. With
ACR accreditation and state of the are technology, we exemplify
"big city medicine, with hometown care". Join a progressive and
experienced team of 6 dosimetrists and 5 physicists covering 4
sites. Varian eclipse 16.1 is utilized as our primary treatment
planning system with the addition of Velocity for dose deformation
and image fusion. In addition, Radformation applications such as
clear check, EZ Fluence, and Auto Contour are used to assist in the
speed and accuracy of contouring, planning, and plan evaluation.
Addaptive 3D bolus software is also utilized to create custom 3D
bolus. 10 Eclipse GPU FAS servers has been instituted to speed the
process of calculations and decrease the time needed for
optimization of planning. At St. Luke's we operate 5 Varian Linear
Accelerators and 1 Varian Ethos Linac with adaptive planning and
treatments. We also have 4 wide bore GE CT simulators with the
capability to perform MAR protocols for metal artifact. As a member
of this team you will be given the opportunity to attend national
conferences and earn essential continuing education credits. Our
mission at the cancer center is to provide the safest, best care to
our patients with the most up to date knowledge and technology
available.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
OTHER FUNCTIONS:Provides emotional support for patients and family
members. Directs patients and family members to appropriate
personnel and agencies for additional support.Assists in radiation
therapy treatment procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION:Graduate of a formal university,
college, or hospital-based Dosimetry program of nine months'
duration or longer, or both of the following:
Must be CMD certified within two years of eligibility.TRAINING AND
EXPERIENCE: One year dosimetry experience preferred. Ongoing
training in departmental procedures provided.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday. Day shift. Hours dependent
upon departmentschedule. Overtime as needed.---PHYSICIAL AND
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Frequent use of fingers to operate computer.
Sitting for up to 7 hours per day, in 30 minute increments.
Frequent use of hands for chart handling and writing. Twisting and
turning of hands to operate equipment. Lifts treatment aids
weighing up to 50 pounds. Carries objects of up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally stoops and bends. Reaches above shoulder level.
Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates
to general vision and depth perception and visual monotonyPlease
complete your application using your full legal name and -current
home address. -Be sure to -include -employment history for -the
past seven (7) years, including your present employer. -
Additionally, you are -encouraged to upload a current resume,
including all work history, education, and/or certifications and
-licenses, if applicable. -It is highly recommended that you create
a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.
-Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
Keywords: St. Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem , Certified Dosimetrist, Other , Allentown, Pennsylvania
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