Medical Dosimetrist - Radiation Therapeutic Physics

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.

Performs external beam treatment planning and dose calculations for radiation therapy patients' care as well as quality assurance activities and plan/chart reviews.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Clinical Competencies Competently performs external beam treatment planning and dose calculations for safe effective radiation treatment delivery. Demonstrates accurate and timely patient e-chart processing, calculations, chart checks and supporting quality assurance activities. Maintains & demonstrates knowledge on all the latest guidelines, policies and procedures specific to medical dosimetry including but not limited to, basic competencies, skill specific competencies, and institutional and departmental policies.

Critical Thinking Skills The intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication as a guide to action in daily clinical activities. Ability to identify and proactively anticipate challenges and plan for changes by providing input or generating new ideas and solutions. Demonstrates ability to solve complex problems through creative critical thinking skills with minimal supervision from other team members.

Education and mentoring Understands the role and promotes teamwork in serving as a resource and mentor. Exhibits competence in applying effective mentoring practices through demonstrations and/or presentations. Uses caring, knowledge and discovery to support mentee through identifying needs and advocating when/where appropriate so the mentee acquires new knowledge and skills. Demonstrates self-motivation to pursue learning and self-development. Actively seeks feedback to maximize their potential, develop their skills, and improve their performance. Recognizes, acknowledges, and builds upon the abilities and contributions of the mentee to nurture a productive relationship. Confidently shares successful and unsuccessful learning experiences to foster the exploration of options and joint problem solving.

Discovery Behaviors

• Responsiveness: By his/her actions, creates an environment of trust; Encourages learning, creativity and new ideas.

• Personal Leadership/Self-Initiative: Helps others to identify and solve problems;

Seeks personal growth and enables others to do so.

Other duties as assigned