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GENERAL SUMMARY: The Dosimetrist will use their knowledge of physics, anatomy and radiobiology to develop an optimal arrangement of radiation portals and exposures to spare normal and radiosensitive tissues while applying a prescribed dose by the Radiation Oncologist to the targeted disease volume ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : - Communicates and works closely with Simulation staff and Radiation Therapists on issues of patient setup and treatment. - Communicates and works closely with Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicists in designing the treatment plan. - Requests physics support as needed from Medical Physicist - Develops treatment plans using needed resources and presents them to the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicists for review/approval. - Assists with brachytherapy procedures as needed. - Performs monitor unit calculations as needed - Documents treatment parameters in patient treatment chart to assure the clear and concise transfer of information from the treatment planning area to the treatment area. - Assists and makes recommendations to Radiation Therapist and Radiation Oncologist regarding patient set-up or positioning problems - Fabricates immobilization devices, custom bolus, custom shielding devices and other treatment aids - Solves immobilization and treatment position problems under pressure - Prioritizes work load to ensure plans, treatment devices, and monitor unit calculations are ready for the initial patient treatment as well as modifications required throughout the patient’s treatment course - Observes and reports patient problems to the Radiation Oncologist - Reports any misadministration to the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, or Department Director - Communicates with patients and family members in a compassionate manner - Must be a self-starter and able to work within a team - Utilizes professional and tactful communication skills - Maintains confidentiality at all times - Participates in staff development activities and orientation as requested

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran