Medical Dosimetrist

Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift

Description:
Loyola Medical Center located in the western suburbs and approximately, 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Easy access to I290 and I55.

Loyla Medicine, treating the whole person with compassion-to "also treat the human spirit."

Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• Days
• Area: Radiation Oncology
• Location: Maywood, IL; occasion travel to other sites may be required

About the Job

In this role, the Dosimetrist, under the supervision of the Chief Dosimetrist:

• Practices external beam treatment planning
• Participates in department QA processes, including daily contour rounds
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary radiation oncology colleagues to ensure safe and efficient delivery of care

What you'll do

• Following the dose prescription specified by the radiation oncologist, plans a treatment technique and isodose distribution by means of computer and/or manual computations that will deliver a prescribed dose to a defined tumor volume.
• Assist in dose calculations using scientific calculator; enters results in patient's radiotherapy chart; prepares chart for treatment.
• For difficult or non-routine cases, assist radiation therapists with tumor localizations and treatments simulations using either a radiotherapy simulator and prior diagnostic information simulation films.
• Works with the radiation therapist in the implementation of treatment plan (correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment parameters.

Here is what you'll need

Minimum Required:

• Bachelors Degree
• Less than one year of previous job-related experience
• Completion of the training in Medical Dosimetry involves hands on training in creation of treatment plans

Licensure/Certifications

Required:

• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) from the American Heart Association only

Perks & Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Daily Pay "NEW"
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards
• Perks Program

Our Promise to You

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.