Medical Dosimetrist - Proton Therapy Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2018 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

Performs external beam treatment planning and dose calculations for radiation therapy patients' care as well as quality assurance activities and plan/chart reviews.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Clinical Competencies

• Competently performs external beam treatment planning and dose calculations for safe effective radiation treatment delivery.
• Demonstrates accurate and timely patient e-chart processing, calculations, chart checks and supporting quality assurance activities.
• Maintains & demonstrates knowledge on all the latest guidelines, policies and procedures specific to medical dosimetry including but not limited to, basic competencies, skill specific competencies, and institutional and departmental policies.
  
  

Critical Thinking Skills

• The intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication as a guide to action in daily clinical activities.
• Ability to identify and proactively anticipate challenges and plan for changes by providing input or generating new ideas and solutions.
• Demonstrates ability to solve complex problems through creative critical thinking skills with minimal supervision from other team members.
  
  

Education and mentoring

• Understands the role and promotes teamwork in serving as a resource and mentor.
• Exhibits competence in applying effective mentoring practices through demonstrations and/or presentations.
• Uses caring, knowledge and discovery to support mentee through identifying needs and advocating when/where appropriate so the mentee acquires new knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates self-motivation to pursue learning and self-development.
• Actively seeks feedback to maximize their potential, develop their skills, and improve their performance.
• Recognizes, acknowledges, and builds upon the abilities and contributions of the mentee to nurture a productive relationship.
• Confidently shares successful and unsuccessful learning experiences to foster the exploration of options and joint problem solving.
  
  

Discovery Behaviors

Responsiveness: By his/her actions, creates an environment of trust; Encourages learning, creativity and new ideas.Personal Leadership/Self-Initiative: Helps others to identify and solve problems; Seeks personal growth and enables others to do so.

Other duties as assigned

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree. Graduate of a Medical Dosimetry JRCERT accredited program of at least 12 months. May substitute required education with four years of current and continuous medical dosimetry experience.

Certification/Licensure

Required: Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) within four years of job entry.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 172718
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 93,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 140,500
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: No