Dosimetrist Assistant - Radiation Oncology

Position Description:
Work Schedule: Full Time, 8am - 5pm
Work Location: Radiation Oncology, TKC at Acton Road

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Responsible for assisting in the development of treatment plans and helping to implement plans into practice.  Position is supervised by either the Supervisor of Photon Dosimetry or the Manager of Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy Services. They do not supervise others and receive a moderate amount of supervision.  Responds to the unique needs of pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients as the need arises

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: Graduate from an accredited School of Radiation Therapy.  Work experience may NOT substitute for minimum education requirement.  Must be skilled in computers and programs.  Capability to perform tasks with little supervision.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree. ARIA/Eclipse experience preferred.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Required: Currently registered as a Registered Technologist with Radiation Therapy Designation R.T. (T)(ARRT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required.   

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed/self-motivated and detail oriented.  Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.  Must be able to: (1) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one’s own work;  (2)  work independently; (3) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (4) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (5) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (6) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; and (7) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way.