DEPARTMENT NAME:

Radiation Oncology

DEPARTMENT:

AU 1351, 1352

UOB TITLE:

Doslmetrlst

UOB CODE:

0608
A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Briefly state the chief objective of this position and age group(s) to be served (If applicable):
Performs dose calculations; develops and implements conventional and advanced image based computer treatment
plans; designs and fabricates treatment aid devices; and monitors in-vivo patient dose measurements. Enters patient
information into the treatment delivery and verification system; performs weekly patient chart rounds in compliance
with Quality Management Programs; instructs radiation therapy students, medical physics residents and medical
oncology residents in fundamental dosimetry applications.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration

Requirements for Hire:

Certified Medical Dosimetrist

(CMD) by the Medical
Dosimetrist Certification Board
within three (3) years from
date of hire required

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for

continued employment including CPR, etc.:

Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) by the Medical

Dosimetrist Certification Board within three (3) years
from date of hire required

Level and type of experience REQUIRED:

One (1) year clinical internship
in a JRCERT certified dosimetry
program or
Two
(2) years dosimetry

experience

Level and type of experience PREFERRED:

N/A

Educationltraining REQUIRED:
Bachelor's Degree in Science
(e.g. chemistry, biophysics,
dOSimetry, radiation therapy,
radiologic science or other
physical science)

Education/training PREFERRED:
Master's degree in dosimetry from a Joint Review Committee
on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited
program

Describe independent action(s) required:

Actions carried out by Dosimetrists without prior approval include routine computer and simple
calculations for radiotherapy treatment planning, image acquisition, consultation, treatment aid device
fabrication and dose measurements with thermoluminescent dosimeters. Supervisory advice and
guidance are given for any non-routine or complex treatment planning and/or calibration.
Describe supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
N/A
Additional position requirements such as shift rotations, weekends, environment, etc. :
N/A

B. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Check all Essential Physical Requirements that Apply to this Position)

Physical:

x Lifting < 20 Ibs.

Lifting 20-50 Ibs.
Lifting 50-100 Ibs.
Lifting >100 Ibs.
other: describe-

Activities:
Prolonged standing
X Prolonged sitting
Frequent bending
Walking (distance)
Climbing (steps, ladder,
other)
Reaching (overhead,
extensive, repetitive)
X Repetitive motion:
Other:

Age Specific Groups Served:

Pediatric
Adolescence
Adult

Geriatric

MentaVSensory:
X Strong recall
X Reasoning
X Problem solving
X Hearing
X Speak clearly
X Write legibly
X Reading
X Logical thinking
Other:

and fleifonnance

Emotional:
X

Fast pace environment

Steady pece
X Able to handle multiple
priorities
Frequent and Intense customer
interactions

Noisy environment
X Able to adapt to frequent
change

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1.

Performance Expectation: Treatment Planning

Performs 2D and 3D treatment planning as well as documents work in a timely and accurate
manner to ensure proper patient treatment.

2.

Performance Expectation: Special Procedures

Performs one or more of the following special procedures: Stereotactic, Intensity Modulated
Radiotherapy (IMRT), Brachytherapy, TBI, or TBE. Non-certified Dosimetrists only participate in
TBI and TBE and IMRT.

3.

Performance Expectation: : Consultation

Provides consultation concerning patient set-up, simulation, and/or given case dosimetry with the
attending and Resident Physicians, Therapists or other staff involved in the patient's case.

4.

Performance Expectation: Academic. Educational Involvement

A high volume of Radiation Therapy Students, Oncology Residents and Physics Residents rotate
through dosimetry and each Dosimetrist is assigned specific tasks to teach on given days.
Dosimetrists are encouraged to partiCipate in helping Physicians, Physicists or Dosimetrists in
doing research projects and/or preparing for educational presentations as their workload allow.

5.

Performance Expectation: Weekly Chart Rounds

PartiCipates in a rotational schedule of weekly chart rounds.

1.

Performance Expectation: Miscellaneous Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects in order to support the
mission of VCUHS and department.

Provides assistance to team members.

Accepts alternate assignments, as required, graciously.