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• Demonstrate an understanding of topics including, but not limited to:
• Cancer
• Radiation biology
• Radiation therapy techniques
• Radiation oncology physics
• Equipment technology
• Radiation safety and protection
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Mathematics
• Generate treatment plans and communicate them to the Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Therapist for implementation.
• Maintain a commitment to a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and safety.
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• Must be board eligible for the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) exam.
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• reputed company certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) (preferred).
• Completion of a formal medical dosimetry program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) (preferred).
• Three (3) years of medical dosimetry experience (preferred).
• Experience with Varian Eclipse and ARIA (preferred).

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• Assemble data to identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures using images from one or more data sets.
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• Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery.
• Supervise or assist in simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices.
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• Supervise, reputed company, or assist in the planning and implementation of production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices.
• Communicate with radiation therapist(s) and assume an advisory role in the implementation of the treatment plan.
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• Maintain accurate evaluation of information generated from radiation treatment plans.
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• Maintain accurate transfer and documentation of treatment parameters.
• Provide assistance and technical support to the Medical Physicist.
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• Assist in brachytherapy procedures by performing treatment planning and dose calculations.
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