Dosimetrist

Dosimetrist Job Code
‎30001795
Basic Function
Generates radiation therapy treatment plans and dose calculations necessary
for patient treatment and in consultation with radiation oncologists and
medical physicists.
Scope
The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has
detailed knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of
radiation oncology treatment, is proficient in modern radiation oncology
procedures i.e , 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SRS/SBRT, 4D Gating and has the education
and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose
calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation
oncologist.
Principal Contacts
Has daily contact with patients, physicians, physicist, nursing staff,
clerical personnel and all other disciplines as required.
Principal Duties

Performs all aspects of treatment planning tasks including image registration,
contouring normal structures, and generation of treatment plans.

Together with the medical physicist, evaluates treatment plans to ensure that
these fulfil the treatment prescription, considering dose-limiting structures
and document dose in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription.

Assists with treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated
devices, including CT, MRI, and PET when indicated, for radiation oncology
treatment planning.

Supervises, performs, or assists in the planning of the fabrication of custom
shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.

Supervises, performs, or assist sin the planning of the production of moulds,
casts, and other immobilization devices.

Advises the therapist staff in the implementation of the treatment plan
including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges,
field arrangement, and other treatment variables.

Performs calculations for the accurate delivery of the Radiation Oncologist's
prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record.

Performs, or assists in the application of specific methods of dosimetry
including ion chamber, diode, or film measurement as directed by the Medical
Physicist.

Teaches applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents, as
assigned.

Participates in clinical research for the development and implementation of
new techniques.

Participates in continuing education in the area of current treatment planning
techniques, and advances in medical dosimetry.

Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance
program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Prepares written documentation as required by the service, such as evaluation
results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports and other such
reports

Maintains adequate records, statistics, documentation policies and procedures
for radiation therapy.

Advises the designated staff of all policy decisions and protocol that’s are
related to Radiation Therapy Service, Hospital and Company.

Participates and supports Saudization program.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in
educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by Radiation oncology
unit head or Medical Physicist.

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy.
Experience

Minimum ‎3 years working at a radiation therapist, and

Minimum ‎2 years as dosimetrist post certification

Certifications/Other requirements as applicable

Passed the examination given by the American Registry of Radiology Technology
(A.R.R.T) or its equivalent from their respective country.

Certification of the Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD) is preferred,
equivalent considered.

Meets the Saudi commission for health specialties requirements.

Must be proficient in English language. Arabic is desirable.