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6-10 years of experience
Provide high-level radiation therapy plans for a fast paced freestanding clinic
- Perform 2D, 3D, and IMRT/IGRT external beam treatment plans.
- Coordinated the implementation of an IMRT program with physicians and physicist, including the set up of protocols for normal tissue constraints and planning target doses.
- Helped develop the skills and trained several dosimetrists who went on to successfully pass the dosimetry boards.
- Authored the policy and procedure manual for the dosimetry department.
- Produce HDR brachytherapy plans for Uterine, lung, esophagus, and cervix cancers utilizing Nucletron's Plato system and remote afterloader.
- Perform monthly and annual calibrations of an Elekta and Varian linear accelerators including both mechanical and radiation dose limits.
0-5 years of experience
Provided quality assurance (QA) support to national radiotherapy study-groups. Oversaw credentialing of oncology personnel on applicable study-group protocols.
- Partnered with study-group representatives for annual patient chart reviews, and review of future protocol drafts.
- Addressed daily protocol-related inquiries from oncologists, physicists, and research coordinators at participating institutions with proficiency.
- Analyzed and maintained multiple databases; enhancing statistical accuracy, and efficiency of collected institution data.
- Performed QA testing of Oracle database system, in-house software, and web-based electronic applications for daily usage.
10+ years of experience
Provided all aspects of Radiation Dosimetry for a 45-50 patient-per-day hospital based cancer center for over 11 years
- Generated external beam treatment plans on Philips Pinnacle3 8.0 (with DMPO) in conjunction with Syntegra Fusion module utilizing IMRT, forward planning, 3D conformal, and electron beams techniques
- Performed second check mu calculations on RadCalc software.
- Worked with Elekta Precise Linear Accelerators with Electronic Portal Imagers with iView Software and BAT Ultrasound Prostate Localization
- Assisted physicists and simulation technologists with simulations on Phillips Brilliance Big Bore CT simulator.
- Utilized IMPAC Multi-Access system as the R&V system.
- Extensive experience with HDR planning utilizing Nucletron MicroSelectron afterloader and Plato BPS V14.3. Performed both CT based and Film based tandem and ovoids, vaginal cylinders, mammosite, endobronchial as well as head and neck brachytherapy implants.
- Sole person responsible for generating 100 plus LDR prostate seed plans a year by using Varian VariSeed 7.2 planning software.
0-5 years of experience
- Competently performed remote .decimal compensator-based IMRT, IMRT QA, 3D, and 2D plans on CMS XiO / Focal Sim and remote 3D/2D plans on Prowess Panther as a solo dosimetrist.
- Proficiently executed QA on Prowess and XiO planning computers, digitizers and printers.
- Effectively trained and directed new staff in treatment planning, on the planning systems, and with OncologyMed processes.
- Accurately tracked treatment planning statistics for billing and patient record keeping.
0-5 years of experience
Worked with state of the art technology, hardware, software and treatment planning systems.
- Varian Eclipse 8.X.
- Tomotherapy HI-ART Helical IMRT Treatment System.
- Varian Aria Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Record & Verify (R&V).
- Supported, diagnosed and maintained the Local Area Network (LAN), 4 Dell PowerEdge physical servers and eight (8) virtual (VMware) servers, Cisco switch, SonicWALL firewall/VPN, secure and open wireless networks, 2 Lefthand storage area networks (SAN), 1 Dell DLT tape backup storage library, 38 workstations and all application software, 22 printers configured on virtual print server, Primary Domain Controller (PDC), physical Dell PowerEdge server, Back-up Domain Controller (BDC), and 8 virtual VMware servers.
- Managed, configured, implemented and maintained ARIA EMR, ARIA end users.
- Created and designed plans for radiation to be administered using different techniques: Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), Stereotactic Fractionation, IMRT/IGRT and 3D/2D conformal treatment planning. Common sites to be treated: Patients head and neck, brain, lung, bone/bones, skin, breast, prostate, pelvis, and CNS.
- Performed monitor unit (MU) validation calculations.
- Configured and set up the Electronic Medical Records (EMR), paperless / chartless office environment.
- Configured and work with NCG-Perfect Care Software for code capture and electronic billing.
6-10 years of experience
Prepared customized isodose treatment plans and patient dose calculations as prescribed by staff Radiation Oncologists.
- Generated computerized treatment plans for cancer patients, providing manual patient dose calculation and computer verification.
- Collaborated with therapists to enable optimal execution of individual treatment plans.
- Reviewed patient treatment records for weekly checks.
- Participated in department quality assurance meetings, initiatives and implementation of initiatives, including general facility quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated on departmental and professional education, leading training and implementation of new modalities and procedures.
- Recognized for contributions related to the startup of new cancer center in Albuquerque, NM; responsible for bringing center online and implementing dosimetry protocols, including employee training for both medical dosimetry and radiation therapy.
- Played an instrumental role in clinical release training for the release of MOSAIQ, Phillips Pinnacle V8, V9 and SmartArc, and Diamond calculation software testing groups.
0-5 years of experience
- Generated 2D radiotherapy treatment utilizing treatment portals identified during conventional simulation
- Generated 3D and IMRT radiotherapy treatment plans utilizing 3D simulations
- Performed hand-calculations for radiotherapy clinical setups as needed
- Assisted with conventional simulations for the accuracy of treatment portal placement and the fabrication of immobilization devices
- Conducted weekly patient chart checks to ensure proper documentation
6-10 years of experience
Treatment planning for the Tomo, Varian iX, prostate seed implants. Assist in or consult for difficult Simulation setups that required special needs. Assist in the O.R. during all prostate seed Implants to include equipment prep and setup, assist the physician during the implantation with image guidance and patient positioning.
- Proficient on Tomotherapy versions 3.1-5.x HD / VOLO, CMS Xio version 4.8, 3-D and IMRT planning. CMS Interplant for prostate seed implant. Nucletron Oncentra Brachytherapy, B&K flexFocus 500 ultrasound, CMS Focal Sim v 4.8, Monaco Sim v 5.0, Phillips Brilliance Big Bore CT/Sim.
- Documentation tracking patient progress through the planning process and archiving of patient plans under strict VA guidelines.
- Perform weekly chart checks when needed.
- Continuous monitoring of Quality Assurance measures, evaluation of procedures, design and implementation of new measures.
- Ongoing evaluation, updating and rewriting/writing of old and new operating procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Used treatment planning system ECLIPSE to prepare external beam treatment plans.
- Assisted in localization procedures of intracavity sources. Documented patient billing information.
- Assisted in routine quality control program to include weekly chart checks, chart rounds.
- Performed image registrations, CT fused with MRI.
- Provided treatment-planning instruction to staff, residents, and students as required.
- Performed IMRT QA using MapCHECK.
- Started training in monthly machine QA.
0-5 years of experience
Educate patients on everything from wound care to proper nutrient.
- Medical dosimetrist duties include using a 3D treatment planning system to design treatment.
- Worked in simulation room to setup patients for initial treatment.
- Delivered prescribed doses of radiation to patients.
- Performed over 350 brachy therapy implant procedures in the OR.
- Developed physician relationships and understanding of patient needs.
- Clearly understand the internal workings of the clinical office setting.
10+ years of experience
Instructed students on dosimetry calculations, radiation computer plans, and fabrication of photon blocks
- Developed radiation treatment and 3-D conformal plans using Eclipse TPS and CMS TPS
- Performed IMRT breast, field in field, fluence and IMRT planning of all anatomy
- Utilized Rad Calc, MUcalc and Ucalc programs for treatment calculations
- Reviewed charts for accuracy and quality assurance
- Set up treatment records and charts
- Assisted in patient simulation and CT setup
- Performed quality assurance procedures, Microdosimetry measurement of electron inserts
0-5 years of experience
- Designed, analyzed and evaluated medical radiation therapy treatment plans via CT, MRI and PACs access. Performed CT imaging and digital reconstruction.
- Implement Quality Assurance best practices; Served as RTOG clinical trials contact Dosimetrist.
- Oversaw and processed Medicare billing & ICD-9 coding via EHR
0-5 years of experience
Proficient in IMRT planning with Pinnacle 3 and Tomotherapy, multi-slice CT 3-D external beam treatment planning, image fusion, MU and dose calculations, CT simulations including 4-D/MIP planning.
- Perform IMRT and equipment quality assurance procedures and assist physicist with special measurements as requested.
- Involved with developing and writing policies, procedures, quality improvement standards and monitors for various departmental functions.
- Responsible for assisting with staff continuing education
- Perform weekly chart checks.
- Assist with budget planning and development.
- Member of the Radiation Safety and Isotope Committee.
10+ years of experience
Collaboratively works with Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicist on Philips Pinnacle3 Treatment Planning System
- Imports plans from Philips Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology scanner and importing external images for fusion
- Planning and production of immobilization devices and other treatment aids
- Completes 2D, 3D and IMRT treatment plans and submits to Radiation Oncologists for review and approval
- Conducts weekly quality assurance of patient charts, electronic and hard copy
- Prepares electronic documents of approved plans and imports to record and verify system
- Renders MRI, PET and CT scan fusions
- Initiates standard operating dosimetry and radiation therapy procedures
6-10 years of experience
External beam radiation therapy planning on CMS Focus 3D system and SSGI Prowess 3D Treatment Planning system
- Responsible for 2D and 3D dose calculations
- Oversee all aspects of simulation procedures
- Chart preparation, and data entry for Varis record and verify system
- Participate in weekly chart checks and (LiF) TLD dose verification
- Participate in monthly physics checks, department QA, and annual calibrations
- Provide support for troubleshooting MLC and mold room techniques and problems
0-5 years of experience
3-D & IMRT treatment Planning with Eclipse 7.3 version / 8.6 version
- IMRT Treatment planning approx 40% of patient volume, mostly Prostate and Brain due to neuroscience institute.
- BrachyTherapy treatment planning with Variseed 8.0
- HDR & Gamma Knife Quality Assurance, assistance.
- Mapcheck for IMRT Quality Assurance
- Varis 6.2 / Aria 8.0 version for Record & Verify
- RadCalc 6.0 version for Calculation Verification
10+ years of experience
Served with distinction in variety of hospital and clinical settings. Maintained dual Radiological Therapist and Medical Dosimetrist certifications for over 20 years, to include annual educational credits.
- Fluent in over 5 treatment planning systems
- Trained/mentored 2 Junior Dosimetrists for full certification
- Assisted Oncologists with over 360 seed implants for 6 years
- Professional expertise in unique cases to include: SRS, SBRT, brachytherapy (LDR/HDR)
0-5 years of experience
Gaining significant exposure to utilizing CMS Xio 4.5 treatment planning system
- Generating contours and fusions whilst utilizing Elekta Focal system and GE Advantage Workstation
- Creating optimal prostate, breast, vaginal cylinder HDR brachytherapy treatment plans on Oncentra MasterPlan
- Performing daily QA and executing prostate, breast, and vaginal cylinder HDR treatment delivery gaining competencies with the Nucletron MicroSelection HDR afterloader
- Correctly recording information for accurate treatment delivery utilizing IMPAC Mosaiq and RadCalc.
- Developing optimal 3D conformal, IMRT, LDR brachytherapy, and electron treatments
- Actively performing initial and weekly chart checks and IMRT QA to ensure precision of radiation treatments whilst performing daily and monthly QA through the use of Elekta Precise linear accelerator Gaining familiarity with Eclipse 10.0 treatment planning system and RapidArc.
- Supporting the administration of Iodine 131 for Therapy of Thyroid Disease
6-10 years of experience
Assist with positioning patients and fabricating immobilization devices in the simulation room.
- Loading CT simulations into Eclipse treatment planning system; fusion of CT scans, PET scans, and MRI's.
- Sending plans into RadCalc, Mosaiq; sending and attaching DRR's, CBCT, and setup instructions.
- Proficient with XiO, Eclipse 3D planning and Tomotherapy treatment planning.
- Instruction of treatment planning and systems to radiation therapy students during their dosimetry rotation.
0-5 years of experience
CMS-XIO 3D & IMRT treatment planning system.
- Lantis and Varis record and verify.
- Linear accelerators include Siemens Oncor and Varian 600C.
- GE Lightspeed spiral scanner and Oldelft Simulex simulator.
- Treat 80-120 patients in 7 centers while averaging 40-50 IMRT plans per month.
- HDR treatment planning using the Nucletron treatment planning system.
0-5 years of experience
Treatment Planning in Render and ADAC Pinnacle 3-D planning systems
- Manuel Verification and Conformation of computer generated plans and Monitor Unites
- Assist Physicist for QA
- Assist Physicist in Low Dose Rate Brachy Therapy (Fletch Suit and Prostate Seeds Implantation)
- Ultrasound guided transsperineal implants (pre-plan, assisting in OR, post plan)
6-10 years of experience
- Completed successful application to state for continuation of Radioactive Materials License.
- Used CMS and PLATO systems
- Performed HDR and 3-D planning
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for 3D (all treatment sites), planning using ADAC Pinnacle for Varian IX Siemens Mevatron, Siemens Primus, R&V using IMPAC
- Involved in research studies, clinical trials, data acquisition and protocol submission
- Teaching of Radiation Oncology residents, medical physics students, and radiation therapy students
- Responsible for treatment of all body sites including whole CNS, TSET, TBI, 3D, 2D metastatic sites
0-5 years of experience
Technical advisor and supervisor to staff radiation therapist, responsible for creating schedule to ensure adequate coverage for patient care.
- Work closely with medical physicist to perform computer dose calculation.
- Primary billing auditor for technical fees and educating staff on billing issues that may arise.
- Design treatment plans that deliver radiation dose in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist prescription considering dose limiting structures in the design of plans.
- Supervise, perform, and assist in the production of molds, casts, and immobilization devices.
- Direct and supervise therapy staff in the implementation of treatment plan and problem solving.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the operations of a busy radiotherapy center in cooperation with corporate management and human resources
- Supervised and scheduled the staff including 4 FT, 2 PT, 5 per diem Radiation
- As the Dosimetrist I provided all treatment plans utilizing Eclipse TPS and ARIA R&V
- Responsible for reviewing and exporting of all billing codes both technical and professional as well as reviewing the accuracy of the documents associated with the charges
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for all aspects of quality assurance measurements by using linear accelerators, dose measurement instruments, and patient imaging systems
- Calibrated and evaluated medical physics measurement devices
- Carefully analyzed data and generated reports
- Lead projects to improve efficiency and group workflow
- Assisted Medical Physicists with commissioning new devices and procedures
- In depth knowledge in the use and application of IMRT and VMAT planning, QA devices (anthropomorphic body phantoms - ArcCheck, IMRT body phantom, Octavius, Sun Nuclear Co phantoms and water tanks, Wellhofer devices), and delivery using linear accelerators (Varian - Clinac iX, Trilogy, TrueBeam and Elekta - Versa)
- Careful practice of radiation safety
10+ years of experience
3-D conformal treatment planning
- Electron field planning utilizing Monte Carlo calculation
- IMRT treatment plan preparation and completion for Breast, Pelvis, Prostate, Brain, Abdomen, Head and Neck and areas of previous treatment
- Post planning for Prostate Seed Implants, also assist in the O.R. with use of the Readylink seed system
- Image fusion for approximately 90% of planning
- Computer Programs and Equipment Utilized: Eclipse Treatment Planning System, Aria Record and Verify, Variseed Brachytherapy Treatment Planning System, Varian 23ix Treatment Machine with OBI/CBCT capabilities, Respiratory Gating, GE CT Simulator, and GE Advantage Sim
0-5 years of experience
- Varian Eclipse and Elekta CMS Planning System - Highly skilled treatment planning for 2D/3D, Stereotactic body frame, and IMRT treatment plans
- Gained valuable experience working with Varian linear accelerators: CL-2100 C/D, CL-23CL, Trilogy System Siemens Primus KD2 linear accelerator
- Assisted radiation oncologist, medical physicist, and senior medial dosimetrist with development of new modalities, treatment techniques, research studies, and protocols
10+ years of experience
- Developed patient plans, including IMRT, 2D, 3D, Rapid Arc, SBRT, and post-seed implants
- Participated in monthly RSO meetings
- Lead weekly chart rounds
- Imported CT images, MRI, and PET scans for fusion
- Performed second-check calculations
- Input data into Record and Verify system
10+ years of experience
Head and Neck, Prostate, Lung, Breast, GYN 2D/3D/IMRT/VMAT/TomoTherapy
- Planning with Pinnacle v9.6/TomoTherapy v5.0
- Perform Fusion, Deformable Fusion and Segmentation, Dose Accumulation in MIM software
- Preparation of CBCT/MVCT imaging in Mosaiq
- Perform second calculation checks using RadCalc and Mobius3D
- Assist with patient position and immobilization on Philips CT Simulator
0-5 years of experience
- 2D, 3D, IMRT and RapidArc treatment planning using Eclipse.
- Supervision of simulation therapist in all aspects of treatment setup and immobilization using GE RT16 large bore scanner with Advantage 4D workstation, Varian RPM system and Philips PET scanner.
- Frameless and framed stereotactic treatment planning using Varian Fastplan
- All aspects of prostate seed implants including volume studies with Siemens ultrasound, treatment planning using Variseed, ordering seeds and assisting with surgery.
- Developed and implemented technique for treating left-sided breast patients with a breath hold technique for heart sparing using Varian RPM system.
- Participated in on-call therapist rotation. Trained new on-call therapist on procedures. Maintained therapist on-call schedule.
- Developed procedures for, and assisted with on an ongoing basis, prostate gold seed fudicial placement.
- Developed and maintained policies for accurate and consistent coding of dosimetry procedures. Worked with billing personnel to resolve any billing issues.
- Assisted Medical Physicist with weekly QA checks of patient charts for accuracy.
0-5 years of experience
- Clinical dosimetry support to the radiation oncology department. Worked collaboratively with physicians, certified physicist and certified dosimetrist.
- Utilized Eclipse and Citrix ARIA software to create radiation treatment plans.
- Developed patient treatment plans, including 3D, IMRT, IGRT, VMAT and SBRT.
- Organized record and verified data using MU Check secondary calculation software.
- Modified beams using MLC's, wedges, and field-in-field technique.
- Participated in Patient Chart Check Quality Assurance Program.
- Assisted and provided input for immobilization devices during simulations.
- Utilized GE Advanced Workstation and Eclipse Image Fusion/Registration, CT-CT, CT-MRI and CT-PET.
10+ years of experience
Collaborate with physicians and physicists to design treatment plans and prepare charts for patients receiving radiation therapy treatment
- Perform quality assurance on all IMRT treatment plans
- Assist medical physicists in yearly calibration of linear accelerators
- Responsible for maintaining radiation exposure records of department employees.
- Serve as Spanish interpreter within department as needed in order to facilitate physician-patient interactions
- CT simulation of patients and treatment of patients as needed
0-5 years of experience
- Aria/Eclipse Treatment Planning
- Supervise, perform, or assist in simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices including CT, MRI, and PET
- Assisted Radiation Oncologist with Electronic Patient Medical Records
- Trained Radiation Therapists to use Aria Oncology Software
- Trained Radiation Therapists in treatment planning with Varian Eclipse Treatment Planning Software
- Provided coverage for Radiation Therapists vacations and sick leave
0-5 years of experience
- Create radiation therapy plans based on the physician's prescription and tumor volumes using Eclipse and Aria (version 11.0).
- Techniques include but not limited to IMRT, VMAT, IGRT and 3D
- Plans are completed remotely using the Citrix cloud
- Create and manage care paths that monitors the planning processes
- Perform secondary monitor unit checks (experience in Rad Calc and MU Check)
0-5 years of experience
- Create treatment plans utilizing Pinnacle, and TomoTherapy planning systems
- Import and maintain treatment chart in Lantis (Mosaiq) Record and Verify System
- Plan 3D, IMRT, Field in Field; Hand calc's for electron and superficial treatments
- Participate in weekly new start chart review with Physicians and Physicist
- Supplemental duties performed as assigned by Chief Physicist
10+ years of experience
- Independently creates IMRT, Brachytherapy and 3-D conformal treatment plans using Eclipse Treatment Planning Systems.
- Responsible for drawing anatomic structures other than tumor volumes for physician.
- Responsible for putting plan information into the Mosaiq electronic patient chart.
- Performed Quality Assurance checks on the Nucletron HDR unit as well as delivered brachytherapy treatments.
- Gives advice or assistance to the Radiation Therapist should difficult patient set-ups or treatments occur.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided relief dosimetry support and problem solving for [company name]
- Worked closely with radiation oncologists and staff to develop customized treatment plans and discuss desired dose distributions
- Used Eclipse Treatment Planning System and ARIA Record and Verify
- Techniques: Static Field IMRT, 3D Conformal
- Imported and Fused CT images
0-5 years of experience
- RayStation and Monaco TPS; currently utilizing RayStation. Recently completed the advanced RayStation training course.
- Experience with Mosaiq, Elekta Synergy, GE large bore Lightspeed CT Simulator, Varian 4D, and MIM software.
- Limited experience with Oncentra HDR planning software and Nucletron HDR unit.
- Currently serving on the Communications Committee for AAMD.
10+ years of experience
Responsible for all treatment planning including IMRT, 3D, partial breast, and prostate seed implants for multi-office practice
- Analyze patient charts for medical and billing compliance
- Assess and implement policies and procedures
- Perform quality assurance activities and oversee continuous quality improvement program
- Organize Radiation Safety Committee and ensure regulatory compliance
- Conduct radiation safety in-services for hospital prostate seed personnel
- Led implementation of XOFT partial breast irradiation program
- Clinical instructor for student rotations
- Dual function as dosimetrist and therapist
0-5 years of experience
- EBRT and IMRT treatment planning on Varian/Eclipse TPS
- Prostate Seed Implant Brachytherapy treatment planning on Varian/Variseed TPS
- Conducted assay measurements for Prostate Brachytherapy program
- Maintained inventory storage of Iodine-125, and Palladium-103 sources
- Conducted morning QA for Nucletron HDR afterloader
- Conducted second checks for HDR plans
0-5 years of experience
- Independently create external beam radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities
- Thoroughly document treatment planning and record billing charges
- Cover therapist's duties including patient setup and accurate implementation of the treatment plan during personnel shortages due to vacation and illness
- Assist physicist with quality assurance procedures
0-5 years of experience
- Designs contours and treatment plans using 3DCRT, IMRT, SBRT, and Rapid Arc techniques for photon, proton, and electron technologies on Eclipse and TomoTherapy
- Performs rigid and deformable image fusions using different registration software
- Teaches treatment planning concepts/skills to dosimetry student and medical/physics residents
- Runs planning rounds and chart rounds meetings that include entire radiation team
- Assists in CT simulation process, immobilizing patients, aligning/tattooing patients
- Troubleshoots information management/treatment planning issues on daily basis
6-10 years of experience
- 3D conformal radiation therapy treatment planning, radiation dose distributions and calculations, verification & quality assurance by using Philip Pinnacle planning system.
- Inverse IMRT treatment planning (Head & Neck, Brain, Lung, Abdomen, Pelvis, Prostate, Sarcoma, etc, ) and Forward IMRT planning (Breast) by using Philip Pinnacle planning system.
- Operation of cone beam CT for IGRT plans.
- Operation of Lantis & Mosaiq EMR and ViewStation imaging system.
- CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery system treatment planning & verification (Prostate, Lung, Brain, Spine, Liver, Pancreas and Kidney) by using Accuray CyberKnife system workstation.
- Real-time Prostate seed implant treatment planning.
0-5 years of experience
- Worked in the remote dosimetry office and onsite at Cancer Care of Western New York.
- Eclipse TPS experience v. 11 and 13; Radcalc
- Create treatment plans, including 3-D, IMRT, hybrid IMRT, Rapid Arc, electron hand calculations and SBRT.
- Work with both Aria and Mosaiq record and verify systems.
0-5 years of experience
- Eclipse planning system version 13.7
- Cylinders, Tandem & Ovoids, Simon-Heyman Capsules, Interstitial, and Rings
- Pinnacle planning system Version 9.10
- Knowledgeable in both Mosaiq and Aria record and verify systems
- Current planning experience for Varian Linear Accelerators
- Knowledgeable with multiple patient setups and positioning devices
- Create policies and procedures for dosimetry planning protocols and procedures
0-5 years of experience
- Create radiation therapy treatment calculations and treatment plans as prescribed by the radiation oncologist using Varian's Eclipse TPS
- Planning experience: 3D Conformal, IMRT, IGRT, RapidArc, SBRT, SRS, Electron Calculations
- Assisted with prostate seed implants using I-125 and Pd-103
- RTOG protocols
- Varian ARIA electronic medical record application
- Collaborated in the design flow of transitioning to a completely paperless department
- Created a database of all dosimetry department procedures
- Complex simulations, tumor localization procedures, preparation of immobilization devices and custom bolus creation
6-10 years of experience
- Performs duties as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist, including 3D and IMRT planning for all body sites
- Varian Eclipse treatment planning system utilized along with Varian ARIA record and verify system.
- Tomo treatment planning.
- CMS XIO treatment planning system with MOSAIQ record and verify. (retired system 2 years ago)
0-5 years of experience
- Sole Dosimetrist for Radiation Oncology department at Bayonne Medical Center
- Plans created for an Elekta Synergy Linac machine with 5 and 10 MV energies
- Utilized Pinnacle Version 9.2 to create plans using traditional fields, 3D conformal, forward planning, IMRT, and VMAT
- Utilized Raystation TPS v. 4.0.3 for rigid and deformable fusion as well as for creating contours
- Created electron plans and templates for blocks for clinical setup of electron therapy
- Assisted in CT simulation using the GE Discovery PET/CT 600, and processing the images afterwards to aid the doctor in tumor definition
- Familiar with Mosaiq patient management system and Radcalc for MU verification
- Also performed billing, calendar building and scheduling functions
6-10 years of experience
- Pinnacle 9.0; planning IMRT H&N, prostate, anal cancer and breast cancer
- Mosaiq record and verify
- Rad Calc calculation verification
- Fabricated treatment devices
- Assisted with CT simulation
- Treated patients as a second therapist when necessary
Dosimetrist Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of dosimetrists depend on their specific employer, but based on job postings that we analyzed, they all share the following core responsibilities:
Develop a Treatment Plan Dosimetrists are primarily responsible for designing radiation treatment for oncology patients. After taking the necessary patient measurements, they map out the affected organs using 3D simulations, perform calculations to determine the most effective dose, and generate a treatment plan to be evaluated by the physician.
Supervise Radiation Therapists In most cases, dosimetrists work with radiation therapists to implement treatment plans. Aside from supervising therapists to ensure that both the dosage and use of equipment are correct, they also examine the patient afterwards using imaging tests such as CT scans or X-rays to assess the impact of treatment.
Provide Technical Support Dosimetrists assist physicians in brachytherapy or internal radiation, where radioactive implants are placed inside the body. This involves setting up equipment for the procedure and giving image guidance during the surgery itself. In addition, they help medical physicists with various tasks, including calibrating machines and properly storing radioactive material.
Perform Quality Assurance A key part of this job is maintaining quality assurance for all radiation treatments and equipment. On the patient side, dosimetrists meticulously log treatment data and perform weekly chart checks, noting any errors and adjusting therapy plans accordingly. More generally, they may evaluate and update procedures for improvement and compliance.
Contribute to Education It's common for dosimetrists to conduct trainings for radiation therapy students and residents, sometimes even teaching clinical classes at universities. Beyond pursuing constant learning to stay updated with the latest developments in their field, they also engage in research by participating in studies, developing new devices, or publishing in scientific journals.
Dosimetrist Skills and Qualifications
Successful dosimetrists possess a deep understanding of radiation oncology and medical physics, drawing from biology, math, and physics to form integrated solutions. Expertise with certain equipment and software is important, and so is working well within a team. Aside from a bachelor's degree and an official license, employers look for dosimetrists who display the following skills:- Knowledge of clinical oncology - to design treatment plans for patients, dosimetrists must be well versed in clinical oncology and radiation therapy, capable of assessing test results as well as deducing the body mechanisms behind a patient's reaction to treatment
- Proficiency with radiation equipment - dosimetrists use machines extensively in their work, from making patient contours to giving radiation doses, so they must be extremely proficient with using these tools, especially since improper handling of radiation is harmful
- Mathematics - complex computations are essential to radiation treatment, which requires precise figures for dosage, exposure time, and equipment angles. Dosimetrists also need math skills for creating and interpreting 3D visualizations
- Problem-solving skills - when deducing treatment steps for patients, dosimetrists consider many variables and weigh risks in order to choose the most effective method, and they must be able to adapt their strategy in the case of unpredictable results
- Teamwork - dosimetrists coordinate with many staff members, including physicians, radiation therapists, and medical physicists. For flawless implementation, they must communicate well and execute details accurately
Dosimetrist Salary and Outlook
The median annual salary for radiation therapists, who include dosimetrists, is more than $80,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Radiation therapists in the 10th percentile earn less than $56,000, while the highest paid make in excess of $123,000 annually. Compared to health diagnosing and treating practitioners as a whole, radiation therapists have a slightly higher salary. Job outlook for this role is also optimistic, as employment is projected to increase by 13 percent through 2026. Given an aging population, medical concerns are shifting to chronic disease, and as treatments for cancer become more advanced, radiation therapists are also likely to be in greater demand.
Helpful Resources
We've collected some of the best resources to help you learn more about being a dosimetrist:
American Association of Medical Dosimetrists - AAMD is an international organization and a premier resource hub for dosimetrists providing access to a whole gamut of learning material, such as webinars, live meetings, medical journals, career information, and curated online articles
Pocket Guide to Radiation Oncology - radiation oncology is a complex subject, but for healthcare professionals who need a reference guide that they can carry around, this book is ideal. Geared for practical use, it lays out the fundamentals of radiation oncology, complete with content organized according to disease and detailed tables on treatment options
ASTRO - a radiation oncology community that brings together healthcare professionals, including physicians, biologists, and dosimetrists, ASTRO emphasizes patient care standards and offers education and training
The Physics and Technology of Radiation Therapy - based on a radiation oncology course for residents, this textbook serves as an introduction to radiation therapy, laying down a solid foundation by exploring concepts from mathematics and physics, such as logarithm operations and magnetism
Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board - aspiring dosimetrists from the US and Canada can obtain their certification from the MDCB, which holds exams twice every year. It has also expanded to some other countries all over the world, where candidates can opt for a computer-based exam
