Chief of Dosimetry
Company: Yale New Haven Health System
Location: New Haven
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Job Description:
Requisition ID: 42441Location: New Haven, ConnecticutCategory:
TECHNOLOGIST/TECH - OTHERPosition Type: Full Time Benefits
EligibleDepartment: Smilow Rad Physics New HavenScheduled Hours:
40OverviewTo be part of our organization, every employee should
understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and
live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,
respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as
individuals and professionals, every day.The Chief of Dosimetry
reports to the Director of Radiation Oncology Physics and is a
member of the physics leadership team. S/he helps plan and manage
all the dosimetry programs and activities of Radiation Oncology
Services across the Smilow Cancer Hospital enterprise. Working
collaboratively with other department managers, s/he represents
dosimetry in developing and executing short and long term goals
that strive to achieve the mission and vision of the Department.The
Chief of Dosimetry must be knowledgeable of the overall
characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology
treatment planning systems, treatment machines, imaging equipment
and brachytherapy procedures; and must have the expertise and
experience necessary to devise /implement new treatment planning
techniques and review the work of the staff dosimetrists . The
Chief of Dosimetry initiates projects in related areas, including
teaching, research and quality assurance. Performs all job
responsibilities in a manner that ensures customer satisfaction and
promotes positive and constructive working relationships within the
department and throughout the YNHH community.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran. Responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages, coordinates and supports the daily activities of the
medical dosimetry staff. Assists in unusual treatment planning
cases. As needed, supplements the dosimetry staff in the operation
of the dosimetry section. Monitors adherence to quality assurance
procedures pertaining to the Medical Dosimetry section. Represents
the Radiation Physics department at YNHH and Radiation Oncology
department , meetings.1.1 Provides input to the Director regarding
performance of the medical dosimetry staff and conducts yearly
performance reviews.1 2. Provides input to the Director in the
selection process for all radiation physics personnel.1 3. Monitors
the dosimetrists' requisite JCAHO health and education records.1 4.
Monitors HIPAA guidelines and requirements.1 5. Monitors the
medical dosimetry Kronos time records.1.6 Reviews the daily
treatment planning workflow for organization and prioritization.
Routinely monitors treatment planning documentation for QA.1 7.
Maintains all required YNHH and Radiation Oncology/Physics monthly
and FY statistics.1 8. Informs the medical dosimetry group of YNHH
management announcements.1 9. Schedules dosimetry staff meetings as
required.1 10 . Meets personally with all dosimetry staff including
those at regional sites routinely. Attends monthly Radiation
Oncology manager meetings.1.11 Attends monthly Radiation Oncology
QI meetings.1 12 . Attends quarterly YNHH management meetings.1 13
. Completes YNHH Management Academy courses for certification.
Assists the Director with the Radiation Physics department budget;
and verifies the accuracy of dosimetry/physics charge capture.
- Assists the Director with the Radiation Physics department
budget; and verifies the accuracy of dosimetry/physics charge
capture.2 1. Collaborates with YNHH and YMS billing to verify the
accurate use of charge codes.2.2 From YNHH input, monitors changes
in CMS billing guidelines and upgrades dosimetry/physics billing
guide as required.2 3. Reviews treatment planning charges for YNHH
daily.2.4 Assists the Director in reviewing the medical dosimetry
section budget, monitoring deviations and preparing salary
projections and cost reductions.2 5. Orders medical dosimetry
supplies as required.
- Participates in the development and implementation of new
clinical planning and treatment techniques, treatment planning
systems, and departmental procedures and policies.3.1 Collaborates
with the radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists and the
chief radiation therapist, in the development of new treatment
techniques and Radiation Oncology/Physics departmental policies.3.2
Collaborates with department physicists in the selection process
for new equipment.3.3 Participates in treatment planning projects
or research, which may result in publication and/or advances in
treatment techniques.3.4 Provides technical support to the medical
physicists and the radiation safety officer.3.5 Keeps informed of
newly opened Radiation Oncology treatment protocols. Reviews new
protocols with attending MD staff and maintains copies of protocols
in dosimetry section.3 6. Assists physicists in the collection of
credentialing data. Provides Clinical Trials office with required
documentation for all treatment protocol patients.
- Coordinates and teaches medical dosimetry to residents,
dosimetry and RT students and others, as assigned.4 1. Participate
in residents education in dosimetry.4 2. Teaches in the resident
clinical dosimetry course.4.3 Coordinates and teaches the yearly
clinical dosimetry rotation for the RT students . Evaluates student
attendees.4 4. Conducts in-services for YNHH oncology nursing
staff, medical students and other visiting personnel.
- Maintains continuing education in treatment planning techniques
and advances in medical dosimetry. Participates in department
educational meetings.5 1. Keeps medical dosimetry certification
current and reviews pertinent professional journals.5.2 Expands
skill levels as software upgrades and new treatment modalities
develop. Reviews software upgrade release notes with dosimetrists.
5 3. Attends weekly Radiation Oncology grand rounds and presents
dosimetry information as required.5 4. Attends or coordinates
weekly chart rounds and presents dosimetry information as
required.QualificationsREQUIREMENTS EDUCATION (number of years and
type required to perform the position duties):Bachelor's, Master's
or PhD degree in Physics or Medical Physics (or a closely related
discipline) or relevant advanced professional degree (e.g., MBA or
MHA).EXPERIENCE (number of years and type required to meet an
acceptable level of performance):Eight (8) years of experience in a
clinical environment performing Radiation Therapy Physics and/or
Dosimetry.SPECIAL SKILLS:Knowledge of YNHH administrative policies
and procedures. Excellent supervisory, management, instructional
and technical skills, interpersonal communication skills,
organizational skills. Intermediate/Advanced computer skills.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of radiation
oncology, medical imaging, and medical physics and dosimetry. A
working knowledge of radiation safety and the rules and regulations
of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and State Department of
Health. Knowledge of the department's treatment planning software
programs and techniques for 3-D CRT, IMRT, IGRT and SRS treatment
planning protocols.ACCOUNTABILITY (how this position is held
accountable for such as goals achievement, budget adherence, or
other areas of accountability):Performance is routinely evaluated
by the Director of Radiation Oncology Physics. The Chief of
Dosimetry manages the daily activities of the medical dosimetrists
to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of treatment planning cases,
and indirectly oversees treatment planning-related work performed
by Medical Physicist Assistant. Errors in treatment planning
calculations and the preparation of brachytherapy implants by staff
dosimetrists can have a direct adverse effect on the quality of
patient care. In-house quality control policies and procedures must
be consistently monitored in order to minimize misadministrations.
Failure to monitor the accuracy of dosimetry /physics charge
capture can result in compromised YNHH reimbursement.COMPLEXITY
(describe planning, problem solving, decision making, creative
activity, or other special factors inherent in the responsibilities
of this position):In personal and job-related decisions and
actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing
the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families
first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences),
accountability (being responsible and taking action), and
compassion (being empathetic). This position is responsible for the
management of the Medical Dosimetry section, comprised of a diverse
group of medical dosimetry staff at YNHH and its regional sites.
The Chief of Dosimetry performs all job responsibilities in a
manner that ensures customer satisfaction and promotes positive and
constructive working relationships within the department and
throughout the YNHH community. Exercises discretion and independent
judgment in medical dosimetry related decisions. Performs ongoing
oversight and QA to prevent treatment planning misadministration.
The Chief of Dosimetry also provides management liaison to the
entire Radiation Oncology department; and represents the Director
of Radiation Oncology Physics at essential YNHH management
meetings.LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Certified by the Medical
Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) or by the American Board of
Radiology in Therapeutic Medical Physics (or equivalent board).
Additional Information PM22Monday-Friday40 hoursDays YNHHS
Requisition ID42441
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health System, New Haven , Chief of Dosimetry, Other , New Haven, Connecticut
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