Dosimetrist

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

2d • $46 - $76

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. At Sanford, we are looking for a driven, mission minded dosimetrist who thrives on creating high quality, carefully crafted treatment plans that truly make a difference. You will be part of a team that lives out Sanford’s Patient Pledge in every interaction, listening intently, working collaboratively across disciplines, and ensuring patients feel confident and informed throughout their treatment journey. If you are energized by innovation, motivated by meaningful impact, and passionate about elevating patient care through exceptional planning, you will find Sanford Health to be the perfect place to grow and contribute. Generates dose distributions accurately and calculates computerized isodose plans for the patient as prescribed by a radiation oncologist and directed by a medical physicist.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following: Radiation Therapy, Radiation Science, or Radiography and graduation from a Medical Dosimetry Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program of at least 12 months.
• Will consider new grads or non-certified with two years' experience as a medical dosimetrist.
• Current Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) consider new grads.
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist or obtaining certification within three years of hiring is required.
• Extensive knowledge of radiation, anatomy, normal tissue contouring, medical imaging fusion, and cross-sectional anatomy is required.

Responsibilities

• Computes radiation dose distributions
• Generates isodose curves
• Documents in the radiation oncology electronic record effectively
• May provide direction or assistance with challenging simulation setups or custom treatment devices
• Consults with and works as a part of a radiation oncology team to deliver individualized treatment
• Must be able to perform dosimetry procedures with the department's treatment planning computers and protocols

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level