Job Description
Senior Medical Dosimetrist - UPMC HCC Waterford Location: UPMC Whitfield HospitalJob type: Fixed Term Overview of role: The overall purpose of the Dosimetrist, Senior Grade post is to provide radiotherapy treatment planning for radiation oncology patients in line with international best practice and in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists' prescriptions. The Dosimetrist, Senior Grade will be expected to participate in the development of new techniques, as well as in staff education and training and to engage in departmental research and support of clinical trials. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical & Technical: The post holder will: Participate in day-to-day routine treatment planning work and comply with the scheduling of work within the treatment planning section. Assist in CT data transfer to the treatment planning system. Perform image fusion, anatomical contouring, beam placement, isodose calculations and generate treatment plans. Actively participate and cooperate with the development of treatment planning procedures and quality assurance within the Treatment Planning section, in liaison with the Physicist responsible for Treatment Planning. Ensure that a high level of technical competency is achieved and maintained when participating in treatment planning. Work as part of a team of medical physicists for treatment planning and as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team within the radiotherapy department. Communicate using technical accuracy at all times when discussing treatment plans or procedures with all professions working in the radiotherapy department. Promote and participate in the development of new treatment techniques and new treatment modalities. When required, communicate by presentation and written report, information regarding new techniques or protocols to an audience of multidisciplinary medical professionals. Ensure that difficult/non-standard treatment plans are adequately discussed with physicists and/or radiotherapy oncologists and radiation therapists prior to clinical implementation. Assist other Treatment Planning staff with technical problems as required. Contribute to and maintain Treatment Planning procedure documents and guidelines. Report any radiation incidents or near misses on discovery and bring to the attention of the Head of Radiotherapy Physics. Participate in routine chart reviews. Managerial/Teamwork: The post holder will: Manage their own workload efficiently and effectively. Attend the weekly New Patient and On Treatment meetings and feedback key information to the rest of the physics team. Assist with the collection of key performance indicators for the treatment planning process. Maintain good and clear communication regarding treatment planning with the treatment planning team and radiation oncologists. Have an active role in the training and supervision of trainee physicists or radiation therapists. Keep records consistent with good professional practice. Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Department. Teaching, Training & Research: The post holder will: Participate in and develop orientation and teaching/training programmes for new staff. Promote, actively support and participate in clinical research. Participate in clinical trial work as part of the radiotherapy multi-disciplinary team. Communicate by presentation and written report, information regarding research work and clinical trial work. Participate in research carried out by the radiotherapy physics team with students during student placement. Professional: The post holder will: Keep informed of developments in treatment planning techniques and advances in Medical Dosimetry. Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Perform other duties as assigned. Live the UPMC Values. Qualifications & Experience: Person Specification: Qualifications: Completion of a qualification in Radiation Therapy recognised by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU or CAMPEP Accredited Graduate Program in Medical Physics. Experience: Minimum of 2 years working as a Radiation Therapist required. Experience with 3-D conformal radiotherapy and treatment planning systems is required; radiosurgery and IMRT/VMAT are highly desirable. Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge: Attention to detail. Good communication skills both written and oral. Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits: UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Compensation: Competitive pay for the work employees do. Benefits: Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Performance and Recognition: Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC. Work-Life Balance: Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities. Development and Career Opportunities: Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals. About UPMC: A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. #J-18808-Ljbffr