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UMPhysicians Medical Dosimetrist, Certified (UMMC - East Bank) in Minneapolis, Minnesota

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is a non-profit organization seeking driven individuals in both clinical and non-clinical areas to help transform health and medicine. Headquartered in Minneapolis, our organization employs more than 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers and 2,200 health professionals and staff throughout Minnesota and beyond. Join us on a mission to advance medicine. The Medical Dosimetrist develops radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed dose and spare critical structures as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.Contour of normal and dose limiting structures using fusion of diagnostic studies such as CT, MRI, and PET with radiation treatment CT dataset.Accurate transfer of plans to record and verify system for patient treatment.This person will also provide technical supervision for the simulation, localization and treatment of patient. Assists in clinical instruction of radiation therapy students, medical and physics residents. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Designs treatment plans and calculates distribution of doses using volumetric information with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and spare critical structures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists prescription. Create and transfer plan information to the Radiation oncology treatment system for treatment verification and delivery.Includes DRR's, CBCT's and other IGRT methods. Supervise, perform, or assist in the planning and implementation of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices. Assist in use of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices. 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. Communicate with the radiation therapist(s) and assume an advisory role in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment or imaging parameters. Provide assistance and technical support to the medical physicist, in radiation safety and protection. Participate in clinical research and continuing education. Participate in quality improvement processes. Minimum qualifications: Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist by MDCB or Graduate of an accredited Medical Dosimetry program with Board certification required within 2 years of hire. Familiarity with treatment planning systems. (experience with Pinnacle, Eclipse, Velocity, Tomotherapy and Mosaiq preferred) Radiation Therapy and Medical dosimetry experience preferred. In depth knowledge and understanding of current radiation therapy principles, methods, procedures and techniques. Location: UMMC-East Bank; 500 SE Harvard Ave. Minneapolis MN Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday Benefits: This is a fully benefit eligible position: Competitive wages, Healthcare (including vision & dental), 401K, parking & tuition assistance and more! M Physicians offers competitive salary and excellent benefits and provides you with the opportunity to enhance your career in the exciting field of health care through rewarding and challenging assignments and the opportunities for advancement. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. UMPhysicians is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Military Friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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