Dosimetrist Certified II

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

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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 in physical or biological sciences or radiation therapy technology.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as a dosimetrist in Radiation Oncology.
• CRT-Medical Dosimetrist - MDCB Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board required.
• Experience as a Radiation Therapist preferred.
• CRT-Radiologic Technologist Registration - ARRT preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in medical dosimetry from a JRCERT accredited program.
• Experience as a Radiation Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Design treatment plans for radiation therapy based on oncologist's prescriptions.
• Carry out calculations for the delivery of radiation treatment.
• Consider tumor pathology, tumor volume, and dose-limiting structures in treatment plans.
• Collaborate with radiation therapists for implementation of treatment plans.
• Generate radiation dose distribution and dose calculations with medical physicist and oncologist.
• Assist in simulations and quality assurance initiatives.
• Participate in billing and departmental meetings.
• Teach dosimetry students in the dosimetry program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees