Position description

The position for a Medical Dosimetrist involves an individual possessing the knowledge of overall clinical relevance and characteristics of radiation oncology and works with other team members of radiation oncology in cancer or the diseases’ management. Such n individual must b an expert in treatment planning for radiation therapy.  This position description has its own strengths which are indicated by the inclusion of various statements that show the responsibilities and duties of the position holder. The document offers an analysis of various work-related activities about the job duties which include those activities that are performed in a whole cycle of duties. The position description highlights the duties of a Medical Dosimetry that can be carried out over the long-run. The job is broken down into different functions so as to describe the position.

In each function, the individual statements are definite and direct to the point apart from various sentences which appear complicated but which are established to improve on the understanding of involved details. In addition, the education requirements for this description are supported by analyzing the actual reference to the duties to be performed.  The minimum basic levels of education are also used in this description, while avoiding artificially higher requirements for education are also avoided hence increasing the strength of this position description. Such kind of higher requirement can be considered discriminating, illegal and unethical. However, this position description leaves out such details which makes it defensible to an extent. The position descriptions present the various expectations that are required from me as an employee including the various skills and knowledge that I should have. There is also a description of the expected improvement or development in the training of the person holding the position and an emphasis on the requirement for one to have the certification from Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board. Such a thorough description offers psychological preparation for a person willing to apply for the position. This quick and effective communication of such amount of information about this position is useful to a reader who is not familiar with the job position (Fallon, McConnell &McConnell, 2013). Words selection in the position description must be done carefully in order convey the maximum possible meaning to the relevant individuals. This description for a Dosimetrist Position utilizes words which are carefully selected to resonate with the activities that need to be carried out and the level of knowledge required for one to occupy this position.

The position description has various weak-points that needs improvements so as the relevant individuals can relate with its requirements. The breaking of the position into various functions should include a listing of the task in the order of reducing occurrence or frequency. Hence, those tasks needing the most time for completion due to their critical nature should be first in such a list. In addition, the position description should clearly include how a task in the listed duties should be accomplished and why such activities are necessary. Such a method provides convenience in organization of the position description.  Lack of this critical information presents various loopholes which could be challenged legally or may be used by the employees to argue out their case of non-productivity. This description correlates with chapter 6 since it offers the responsibilities, duties and minimum education level needed.

Reference

Fallon, F., McConnell, R.C., McConnell,C.R,(2013). Human Resource Management in Health Care. 117-121

American Association of Medical Dosimetrists, (2017).General Job Description. Retrieved from: https://www.medicaldosimetry.org/about/job-description/