Sr. Dosimetrist

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

• Assumes an advisory role and communicates with the radiation therapist(s) in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices compensators wedges field arrangement and other treatment or imaging parameters

• Guides and mentors Dosimetrists and radiation therapists to help build confidence in skills knowledge and abilities. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.

• Facilitates open professional (verbal nonverbal written) communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.

• Applies advanced knowledge and skills to develop complex treatment plans. Provides recommendations and consultation in collaboration with the Radiation Oncologist on development of treatment plans to achieve desired outcome. Assumes proficiency and mentors others and provides training to staff Dosimetrist in image registration with various image data sets to include CT MRI and PET.

• Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery to include DRRs CBCTs and other IGRT methods as specified. Perform calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose document all pertinent information in the patient record and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations by an approved method.

• Provides guidance in simulations and tumor localization and makes recommendations for use of custom shields wedges and other beam modifying devices.

• In collaboration with the Medical Physicist provides technical support to Dosimetrist and Radiation Therapist in radiation safety and protection qualitative machine calibrations quality assurance of treatment plans and radiation oncology equipment.

• Operates and performs quality assurance in collaboration with the Medical Physicist on the treatment planning computer(s).

• Follows principles of radiation protection for patient self and others. Follows safety standards and conducts all radiation therapy procedures accordingly. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures regularly practices aseptic techniques and ensures compliance with radiation safety and infection control procedures.

• Providing input into research protocols and data collection for RTOG (Radiation Therapy Oncology Group) and other national data collection organizations.

• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures with an advanced understanding of Dosimetry-related charges and billing procedures. Enters validates and reviews charges at the time service is delivered as appropriate.

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Utilizes efficient and cost-effective work practices with department resources and supplies; provides recommendations to reduce expenses. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

• Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality or service. Seeks opportunities to advance skills and knowledge in new technology.

• Collaborates with Physics and Physicians for initial and ongoing treatment to advance Radiation Oncology supports new protocols.

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications Licenses and Registrations section.

• Four years experience as a Dosimetrist. May consider HM employee with three years experience as a Dosimetrist who demonstrates progressive abilities.

• CMD - Certified Medical Dosimetrist (MDCB)

• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through on-going skills competency assessments and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include Hospital / Radiation Oncology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.

• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients visitors physicians and co-workers.

• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform Yes
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Since 1998 Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been serving Fort Bend and the surrounding counties. Residents have come to rely on a level of compassionate care and leading-edge technology that was once available only in the Texas Medical Center. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospitaltied for No. 4 in Houston and No. 6 (three-way tie) in Texas in U.S. News & World Reports best hospital rankings in 2020.With 316 operating beds 24 operating rooms and over 2400 employees Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was designed to provide comprehensive personalized care for the community.