Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist jobs in Kansas
Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist calculates computerized isodose plans for radiation oncology patients. Computes standard dose calculations and determines computerized generation of isodose curves for external beam hyperthermia and brachytherapy radiation treatment programs. Being a Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist calculates treatment machine settings, documents calculations, and records treatment data in therapy chart. Interprets physician prescriptions to develop a therapeutic treatment plan. Additionally, Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist typically requires completion of a training program in medical dosimetry and ARRT registration in radiation therapy. Requires a bachelor's degree of physical or biological sciences. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Radiation Physicist - Radiation Therapy - FT - Days - #4610
- 100 Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.
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Topeka, KS
FULL_TIME
- Schedule: Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Weekly Work Schedule: Summary: Medical physicists are engaged in the design, optimization, technical evaluation, and delivery of radiotherapy treatment plans. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Review patient charts, including initial treatment plans, new chart review, on treatment chart review, and end of treatment chart for completeness and accuracy. Acceptance, commissioning and calibration of therapeutic radiation delivery systems, accessories, and computerized treatment – planning systems. Supervise arrangements for proper maintenance of the equipment and work with the manufacturer to facilitate repairs. Evaluate all equipment used in department for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, and condition, making recommendations on a practical life span, obsolescence, and replacement. Maintain instrument calibration. Research and implementation of new procedures and technology. Determine the need for, specify the requirements of, and have access to dosimetry and treatment planning equipment. Design, implementation and maintenance of a thorough quality management program. Act as a resource for dosimetrists and radiation therapists and together with the Radiation Oncologist, supervise departmental treatment planning activities. Provide physics technical advice, support and training, as needed to all radiation staff. Oversee compliance with state and federal regulations and accepted technical standards related to radiation oncology and general radiation safety. Oversee accreditation compliance of radiation oncology through American College of Radiology. Act as a resource for accreditation efforts of cancer program. Maintain policies and procedures related to radiation therapy. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Education/Experience: Master’s or doctoral degree (preferred) in physics, biophysics, radiological physics, or health physics. Have completed one year of full time training in therapeutic radiological physics. Have completed one year of full time work experience under the supervision of a Radiation Therapy Physicist at a medical institution. License / Certification/Registration: Be certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Therapeutic radiological physics or Roentgen-ray and gamma-ray physics or X-ray and radium physics or Radiological physics Be certified by the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) in Radiation Oncology Physics; or Certified by the Canadian College of Medical of Physics Registered with Kansas Department of Health & Environment as a provider of radiation services in the area of calibration and compliance surveys of external beam radiation therapy units prior to employment start date. If board eligible, must complete board certification within three years of employment. Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for the supervision of radiation therapist and dosimetrist. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to use an appropriate lifting and transporting mechanism for objects weighing more than 25 pounds. Demonstrates supportive behaviors necessary for age-specific care as determined by specific department(s) Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.
- 10 Days Ago
Radiation Therapist - Cancer Center Radiation Therapy HOPD - PRN
- Stormont-Vail HealthCare
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Topeka, KS
PART_TIME
- Schedule: PRN – as needed, no guaranteed hours, not benefit eligible Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Weekly Work Schedule: 7:45am-4:30pm As needed a...
- 6 Days Ago
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Respiratory Therapy (RT)
- Therapy
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Overland Park, KS
FULL_TIME
- Job Description Entrust Your Career to HealthTrust At HealthTrust, we believe that healthcare is not defined by the four walls in which it is practiced. It’s defined by its people. We pride ourselves ...
- 11 Days Ago
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Respiratory Therapy (RT) – Per Diem
- Therapy
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Kansas, KS
PER_DIEM
- Job Description Entrust Your Career to HealthTrust! Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Respiratory Therapy (RT) – Per Diem At HealthTrust, we believe that healthcare is not defined by the four w...
- 11 Days Ago
Radiation Therapist / Radiation Therapist
- Cross Country Healthcare
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Wichita, KS
FULL_TIME
- Job Description As a radiation therapist, you'll help treat patients with cancer using radiation. Working closely with radiation oncologists and the cancer care team at a hospital, radiation center, c...
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Radiation Technician
- Panacea Direct, Inc
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Wichita, KS
CONTRACTOR
- Summary Department: Diagnostic Radiology Shift Timings: 23:00-07:30 Monday to friday (8 Hours/5 Days) Per Week: 40 Hours ARRT(R) and Kansas LRT required. OR, ER, ICU, Trauma experience required. Roles...
- 3 Days Ago
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- Health Advocates Network
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- Emory Healthcare/Emory University
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- Hematology Oncology Associates Of Central New York
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Syracuse, NY
- Job Type Full-time Description Hematology Oncology Associates of CNY (HOACNY), voted one of Central New York's Best Plac...
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Certified Medical Dosimetrist
- The University of Kansas Hospital
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Kansas City, KS
- Position Title Certified Medical Dosimetrist Bloch Radiation Oncology Pavilion Position Summary / Career Interest: The m...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dosimetrist
- The Ohio State University
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Columbus, OH
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- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dosimetrist
- Health Advocates Network
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Evanston, IL
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DOSIMETRIST
- Cooper University Health Care
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Moorestown, NJ
- About us At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. O...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sr. Medical Dosimetrist - Dosimetrist
- Trusted Health
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Glenwood Springs, CO
- Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamline...
- 5/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Kansas
Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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Income Estimation for Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist jobs
$116,251 to $137,802
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What does a Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist do?
Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist in Lubbock, TX
A medical dosimetrist performs calculations with the aim of creating a treatment plan that maximizes radiation dosage to the target tissue while minimizing radiation to nearby tissue.
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Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist in Spartanburg, SC
If you are looking for a way to advance in your career as a radiation technologist, joining a medical dosimetry program is a great way to do so.
January 20, 2020
Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist in Galveston, TX
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist will increase 16 % over 5 years.
December 09, 2019