Dosimetrist Certified II
About The Position
The Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment, is cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy, external beam radiation therapy treatments, protons, and any other additional techniques for the treatment of patients in Radiation Oncology department. The medical dosimetrist is responsible for designing a treatment plan and carrying out calculations with mathematical accuracy for the delivery of radiation treatment based on the radiation oncologist's prescribed course of radiation therapy. This treatment plan takes into consideration tumor pathology, tumor volume and inherent dose-limiting structures surrounding the tumor. Once a treatment plan is complete the medical dosimetrist will work closely with the radiation therapists in the implementation of the prescribed plan. A medical dosimetrist has the education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distribution and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist. Provides support and assists in simulations, quality assurance initiatives, billing, departmental meetings, and the teaching of dosimetry students in the dosimetry program. A Medical Dosimetrist – Proton, is highly trained specifically to create treatment plans for Proton patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- At minimum, requires a level of knowledge normally acquired through the completion of an associate or bachelor’s degree in physical or biological sciences or radiation therapy technology.
- 3 years of relevant experience
- Minimum 3-year clinical experience as a dosimetrist in Radiation Oncology.
- Experience as a Radiation Therapist.
- CRT-Medical Dosimetrist - MDCB Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board required
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree medical dosimetry from a JRCERT accredited program.
- CRT-Radiologic Technologist Registration - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Radiation Therapy preferred
- CRT-Radiation Therapist - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
