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Medical Dosimetrist

Job Title
Medical Dosimetrist
Job ID
750584
Location
Alexandria, VA,  
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Description
Inova Health System is seeking a full time Medical Dosimetrist II
for our Inova Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, VA!

 
• Performs pre-planning procedures for external beam treatment.
• Performs brachytherapy treatment plans Involved in the acquisition of pertinent patient physical construct as needed for dosimetry planning.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance of the integrity of the patients treatment chart.
 
Current treatment protocols include: Rapid Arc, IMRT, SRS, SBRT, 3-D conformal, conventional and 2D external beam treatments; and LDR, HDR, Microsphere & Seed Brachytherapy.
 
About Inova Alexandria Hospital: 
 
Inova Alexandria Hospital is a 318-bed community hospital that offers a full range of healthcare services and has received national recognition for healthcare excellence. The Inova Alexandria Hospital Cancer Center is the recipient of an Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. We are accredited through the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). Inova Alexandria Hospital has been ranked #5 on the list of Best Hospitals in Virginia, #4 in the Washington, DC, metro area and recognized as one of the best in Northern Virginia. We are ranked as a U.S. News Best Hospital in nine adult specialties including Cancer. We provide a full spectrum of cancer care and it is one of the first cancer centers in our area to offer radioactive seed implants for treating prostate cancer. We offer some of the most advanced treatment options including Trilogy®, IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy), a CT simulator, HDR (high dose-rate) treatment and onsite chemotherapy. Patients have access to surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and clinical trials, as well as many survivorship services.
Inova Health System employs more than 16,500 talented individuals who provide exceptional patient care in a practice environment which promotes team work and personal growth. Expectations are high for the individuals we select, but the employment experience offers total compensation providing a competitive salary and a tailored benefits package including a variety of medical and dental plans, paid time off, and a broad range of voluntary benefits and work life programs.
 
Requirements for the Medical Dosimetrist at Inova Alexandria Hospital:
  • 3 years of experience in Dosimetry.
  • 5 years of clinical experience in a Dosimetry position is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Certified Medical Dosimetrist.
  • Candidate has maintained education requirements to be a CMD (Certified Medial Dosimetrist) in good standing.
  • Attended and completed treatment planning system(s) &/or simulator/CT simulator manufacturer course(s).
 
Preferred Requirements for Medical Dosimetrist at Inova Alexandria Hospital:
  • Experience in brachytherapy and prostate seed implants.
  • Candidate has continued formal education in physics, computer science, imaging technology and administration.
  • Completed computer course(s) in graphics design, and programming. Training in anatomy, experience with a 3 dimension imaging modality (e.g. CT, MRI)

 
For more information please contact Danielle Stepnes at danielle.stepnes@inovajobsite.com or 866.903.5038




oncology, dosimetry, dosimetrist,
Required Skills

3 years experience in Dosimetry; Certified Dosimetrist

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