Dosimetrist PRN

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team with knowledge of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment, and procedures used in brachytherapy, external beam radiation therapy, proton therapy, and other treatment techniques. The role designs treatment plans and performs mathematically accurate calculations for delivering radiation according to the radiation oncologist’s prescription. Plans account for tumor pathology and volume as well as dose-limiting structures around the tumor. The Dosimetrist collaborates with radiation therapists to implement treatment plans and works with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist to generate dose distributions and calculations. The position also supports simulations, quality assurance initiatives, billing, departmental meetings, and teaching dosimetry students.

Requirements

• At minimum, an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in physical or biological sciences or radiation therapy technology.
• Eligible to take the Medical Dosimetry Certification (CMD eligible) examination.
• Must obtain certification within three years of hire or within three examination attempts.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in medical dosimetry from a JRCERT-accredited program.
• At least one year of clinical experience as a dosimetry student in a JRCERT-accredited Medical Dosimetry program.
• Experience as a Radiation Therapist.
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist.
• Registered Radiation Therapy Technologist.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Design radiation treatment plans based on the radiation oncologist’s prescribed course of therapy.
• Perform accurate calculations for radiation treatment delivery.
• Consider tumor pathology, tumor volume, and dose-limiting structures when developing treatment plans.
• Work with radiation therapists to implement prescribed treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist to generate radiation dose distributions and calculations.
• Assist with simulations, quality assurance initiatives, billing, and departmental meetings.
• Teach dosimetry students.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree