Dosimetrists direct the course of therapy for a patient by working with the oncology team to locate growths and create treatment plans to pinpoint the problem area with a precise beam of radiation intended to destroy unhealthy cells while avoiding surrounding healthy tissue. The Dosimetrist works with specialized oncological equipment to calculate the exact dose needed during surgery and assists the physician during procedures with visual guidance and technical support. Their expert knowledge helps patients achieve a high rate of success in treatment and recovery.
Wat doet een Dosimetrist?
A Dosimetrist, or Dosimetry Technician, has specialized oncology knowledge and works with the radiation therapy team to create and execute treatment plans. Their duties include monitoring and analyzing a patient’s treatment needs, determining the proper amount of therapeutic radiation to use to target an affected area and working closely with the radiation team to implement treatment.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Dosimetrist moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Dosimetrist moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Obtaining and analyzing the appropriate information needed to draft effective therapy plans
Communicating with the radiation and larger oncology team to successfully implement treatment plans and perform follow up therapy as needed
Assisting in radiation therapy and supervising radiologists
Using specialized medical equipment to locate tumors, including MRIs, CT and PET scans
Setting up medical equipment and providing image guidance to physicians during surgeries and offering technical support as needed
Verifying all mathematical calculations are correct using appropriate tools while drafting treatment plans
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Dosimetrist zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Advanced knowledge of medicine, anatomy, radiation physics and safety, clinical oncology and radiobiology
Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex information regarding procedures, including calculations
High-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Interpersonal skills that facilitate effective communication between the oncology staff as well as patients and their family members regarding procedures and expected outcomes
Strict organizational skills to properly manage multiple projects and treatment plans
Mathematical skills such as calculus, trigonometry and algebra
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Dosimetrist, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
