Dosimetrist – Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Job Responsibilities:

• Designs plans for radiation treatment by conferring with the attending radiation oncologist.
• Obtains final plan approval from the attending radiation oncologist and submits the approved plan to a medical physicist for review.
• Calculates the values of necessary parameters (monitor unit, gantry angle, MLC settings) to deliver the prescribed radiation dose  Participates in QA and special dose-verification measurements (e.g., TLD in-vivo measurements) as instructed by Head of Physics
• Bills for calculations, plans, custom MLC, etc. per patient according to department and CCAD policy and procedures.
• Supervises complex treatment set ups, supervises special case setups in the CT simulator.
• Prepares all technical documentation required for treatment set up and record completion.
• Reviews patient treatment records for weekly checks.
• Participates in department quality assurance meetings, initiatives and implementation of initiatives, including general CCAD Quality improvement initiatives.
• Participates in department and professional education and training, department meetings, peer review, and chart rounds.
• Assists section leader in training and implementation of new modalities and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in science, mathematics or engineering, or equivalent from an accredited college or university and supplemental training leading toward the CMD certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board or equivalent
   

Experience:

• A minimum of 2+ years of experience
• Completion of a well-regarded training program.
• Knowledge of simulation processes, treatment planning paradigms such as forward planning and IMRT planning, brachytherapy planning, in-vivo
  dosimetric measurements, and verify and record systems.

Certifications:

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board or equivalent preferred.
• CMD certification or equivalent required within 48 months of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include: a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, normal or corrected vision and hearing, operate audiovisual equipment used during training programs, physically move, lift and carry training equipment and materials, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout CCAD, stand in front of an audience for up to eight (8) hours a day and lift up to 30 lbs.

Job Specific Skills and Abilities:

• Manual dexterity and the ability to participate in assisting patients on and off treatment couches.
• l Requires standing, sitting and walking for extended periods of time; must lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.