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Dosimetrist

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy

#Registered Nurse #RN #BLS #ACLS #Operating Room #Critical Care #Sign-on Bonus #Education Assistance #Electrophysiology

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As a Circulating Registered Nurse in the CVOR, the individual will ensure safe and efficient patient care during complex cardiovascular procedures by preparing the operating room and assisting the surgical team. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, maintaining a sterile field, anticipating team needs, and accurately documenting all relevant patient information.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license allowing practice in the state and be a graduate of an accredited nursing program. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, and ACLS Certification must be obtained within five months of employment.

bachelor degreeDocumentationTeam CollaborationContinuing EducationPatient CareSterile Field MaintenanceInfection ControlQuality ImprovementVital Signs MonitoringOperating Room PreparationCVOR Equipment Proficiency

Job description

Where You’ll Work At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care.
Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment.
Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Dosimetrist, you will work under the supervision of the Lead Physicist to assist the Radiation Oncologist in providing safe and effective treatment to radiation therapy patients.Every day you will perform specific duties under the overall direction of medical physicists and direct supervision of the Lead Medical Physicist, ensuring precise treatment planning and delivery.
You will also be responsible for renewing credentials annually and adhering to ethical standards.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, a strong understanding of radiation oncology principles, and the ability to work collaboratively within a highly specialized team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety.
Designs accurate treatment plans by means of computer and/or manual computation that delivers prescribed radiation doses as prescribed by the treating radiation oncologist.
Preforms, verifies and documents calculations for the delivery of the prescribed dose and subsequent documentation in patient files and verifies accuracy of calculations using guidelines established by the medical physicist.
Assists in the simulation process to ensure optimal patient position, immobilization and adequate scans for treatment planning.
Participates with aspects of high and low dose brachytherapy procedures that include (but not limited to) implanting of brachytherapy devices, planning, calculations, and quality assurance measures in compliance with hospital, state and federal regulations.
Assists in quality improvement and quality assurance programs/procedures done by the medical physicist to ensure the accuracy and safety of treatments.
Participates in continuing education of treatment planning techniques, current advances in medical dosimetry and the clinical development and implementation of new therapy techniques in the department.
Job Requirements Required Bachelors Of Science in closely related field and Previous radiation therapy experience, upon hire Certified Medical Dosimetrist, within 6 - months and Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire and Preferred Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

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