It's more than a career, it's a callingOK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
Worker Type:Regular
Job Highlights: Department: Nuclear Medicine SIGN ON BONUS $10,000 PAID IN FULL ON 1ST PAY CHECK! Schedule: Full Time Location: St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. Qualified external candidates only
Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team, apply now! Job Summary:Develops and administers radiation therapy treatment plans under the direction of physicist and radiation oncologist.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designs a treatment plan to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field to a defined tumor volume.
- Assists with or performs the application of specific methods of dosimetry, including intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures.
- Assists with or performs the fabrication of beam modifying devices and immobilization devices.
- Provides technical support for radiation protection procedures and qualitative machine calibrations of equipment.
- Maintains radiation safety for self, co-workers and patients in accordance with NRC guidelines.
- Assist physicist in the design and implementation of research activities and performs special projects related to dosimetry.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- completion of radiation therapy program and additional coursework in dosimetry
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)
Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:Employee
Department: Radiation Oncology
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
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Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
