Certified Medical Dosimetrist - PRN Job at AIMS Locum Tenens in San Antonio

Key Responsibilities: Perform3D radiation treatment planning, including IGRT and IMRT-based techniques, under the supervision of a board-certified medical physicist. Develop treatment plans forIMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SGRT, SBRT, SRS, TBI and TSEtreatments. Perform treatment planning forLDR and HDR brachytherapy, including prostate, gynecologic, breast, and skin applications. Perform hand and computer-basedMonitor Unit (MU) calculationsand other required dosimetry calculations. Obtain patient contours, register image sets, determine treatment volumes, and performCT, MR, and PET image fusionfor treatment planning. Work with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to develop, review, verify, and finalize treatment plans before treatment. Enter and transfer prescriptions and treatment parameters into radiation oncology treatment-planning and record systems. Perform required quality-control and quality-assurance activities and maintain accurate treatment documentation. Support applicable national clinical research protocols and participate in required continuing education and professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications: EducationCompletion of a Medical Dosimetry program of at least 12 months accredited by JRCERT, or completion of 36 months of clinical medical dosimetry experience under the direction of a Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Medical Physicist plus 24 continuing-education credits approved by MDCB, CertificationMust possess and maintainCertified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification through the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)and requiredBasic Life Support (BLS)certification. ExperienceMinimum 5 years of clinical medical dosimetry experience within the last 6 years, including 3D treatment planning with IGRT and IMRT-based techniques under the supervision of a board-certified Medical Physicist. LicensureMust maintain a current, active, valid, and unrestricted license from the Texas Medical Board. CitizenshipMust be a U.S. Citizen. ScheduleMonday-Friday, 0600-1600, while contract personnel may be scheduled Sunday-Saturday across the 0001-2400 coverage period. The Department establishes individual schedules, with shifts ranging from 8 to 12 hours, including a 30- or 60-minute unpaid lunch. Regular duty hours are expected to average approximately 40 hours per week. Actual schedules are determined by the supervisor and may change with mission requirements.

Additional Requirements: Candidate must meet BAMC/DHA credentialing, occupational health, physical examination, TB screening and immunization requirements, including annual influenza vaccination. Contract personnel must have anactive Tier 1 investigation prior to beginning servicesand maintain the required security status throughout contract performance.