Dosimetrist

Job Code: RO1191

 

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

 

JOB TYPE

Classification: Exempt

Supervises Positions: No

 

JOB SUMMARY

The medical dosimetrist in collaboration with Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicists is responsible for designing a course of radiation therapy that complies with the Radiation Oncologists prescription. The plan is constructed by applying knowledge of anatomy and physiology, radiation biology, radiation oncology techniques, and computer computation.

Patient Care: Applies accepted clinical and nursing principles and practices to patient care activities in the facility.  

Provides care and treatment to assigned patients consistent with policy.  Assists facility staff in identifying and solving problems with clinical care.   Recommends revision of patient care policies and procedures as necessary to conform to accepted principles and practices. 

Compliance: Reviews policies/procedures and implements recommendations to ensure continued compliance with state, federal, and accrediting body rules, regulations, and standards. 

Remains current on all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and professional and accrediting body standards.   Submits required reports on a timely basis.   Develops, interprets, and implements, policies, procedures, regulations, programs and recommended practices to meet requirements of regulatory and accrediting organizations. 

Quality: Enforces clinical and nursing practice standards and licensing/accreditation rules and regulations to provide quality patient care.  

Controls patient/staff traffic to help prevent infections.  Monitors the facility's physical environment and initiates methods for maintaining safety, comfort, cleanliness, and order.   Evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care. 

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree required. The employee is a graduate of a formally organized hospital or college affiliated medical dosimetry program with clinical and classroom curriculum, and other training and/or experience as a medical dosimetrist so that the total duration of study, training and experience is at least 18 months, OR the employee possesses a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in the physical or biological sciences and also demonstrates completion of two or more years of on-the-job training and work experience in medical dosimetry under the supervision of a Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Medical Physicist, OR the employee possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in a field other than those of the physical or biological sciences and also demonstrates completion of on-the-job training in medical dosimetry under the supervision of a Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Medical Physicist and has a subsequent period of supervised work experience in medical dosimetry of a minimum of four years.

Experience: Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Certified Medical Dosimetrist or board eligible required.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and attentiveness to detail required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment. Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail. Perform routine duties closely follow established procedures independent of supervision but consult with the Radiation oncologist and Medical Physicist as required. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 17A, Medical Technician/Other Techs

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally. For any weight over 35 lbs. use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

 

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.