Dosimetrist- Radiation Oncology Mount Sinai Hospital Full Time

The responsibilities of the Dosimetrist include the customized planning of radiation therapy in consultation with the Radiation Oncologist calculations of the x-ray and electron beam dose rates the continued quality assurance of patients treatment plans through their course of therapy (including personal dosimetry checks) and the instruction of staff (both medical and technical) in physical principles and technical procedures. The treatment of the patient is followed from the design phase through the implementation phase with weekly checks of each patients chart to assure that the plan prescribed by the physician is being appropriately and accurately followed.

treatment plans to accurately deliver the Radiation Oncologists prescribed dose while sparing critical structures.

simulation radiographs with other diagnostic data such as CT scans to determine tumor and target locations and transfer this information from CT to radiographs.

the Radiation Oncologist in the design of customized shielding to minimize doses delivered to non-target tissues (i.e. normal tissues).

beam-on times for the high energy linear accelerators in accordance with the treatment plan signed by the physician.

in the setup of the patient with the radiation therapists including the use of treatment aids and immobilization devices.

each patients treatment and records to assure the quality of their radiation treatments.

and compare the simulation radiographs with the treatment portal radiographs when needed.

in weekly Radiation Oncology chart rounds to review new patients treatments and to assist in the peer review of the Radiation Oncologists treatment planning.

dosimetry simulations and treatment planning to Radiation Oncology Residents during their rotation through Physics.

information for protocol patients

QA for linear accelerators high dose rate remote afterloader simulator and other treatment equipment.

in research both clinical and experimental.

QA for the treatment planning system.

planning and treatments for stereotactic HDR prostate implants and TBI.

less experienced dosimetrists.

other duties as required.

• BSs degree or RTT (Radiation Therapy Technologist)
• 1-2 years experience in treatment planning and machine QA is required.

Non-Bargaining Unit 135 - Radiation Oncology - MSH Mount Sinai Hospital