Dosimetrist - Radiation Oncology (Hybrid Remote)
About The Position
The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the Radiation Oncology treatment team who understands the physical and geometrical characteristics of radiation equipment and radioactive sources and has the training and expertise to measure and calculate radiation doses under the direction of the Therapeutic Radiological Physicist and Radiation Oncologist. The position supports Radiation Oncology clinics across Middle Tennessee, including locations in Nashville, Franklin, Spring Hill, Lebanon, and Clarksville. The hybrid schedule is one week onsite followed by three weeks remote, with the first three months onsite for training. The stated schedule is 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, with an anticipated start date in early 2027. The dosimetrist designs and optimizes plans for patients across a broad range of disease sites and treatment approaches, including head and neck, CNS, thoracic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, pediatric, and stereotactic cases. Treatment planning is primarily photon-based, using modalities such as IMRT, VMAT, external beam radiation therapy, and SRS. The team uses the Varian Eclipse Treatment Planning System; Eclipse experience is preferred, and proficiency is required. Candidates with proton therapy experience are encouraged to apply. The role is part of an 11-member dosimetry team in an academic medical center, working closely with Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, and Radiation Therapists. The program emphasizes quality, innovation, patient safety, peer review, quality assurance, continuing education, and professional development. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Certified Medical Dosimetrist certification.
- Experience in Radiation Oncology treatment planning.
- Ability to become proficient in the Varian Eclipse Treatment Planning System.
- Knowledge of IMRT, VMAT, SRS, and advanced photon treatment-planning techniques.
- Strong understanding of treatment-planning principles and dose optimization.
- Strong collaboration, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Detail orientation and commitment to patient safety.
- Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) certification is preferred.
- Experience with the Varian Eclipse Treatment Planning System or similar treatment-planning systems is preferred.
- Proton therapy experience is encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Design and optimize radiation treatment plans using advanced planning techniques.
- Calculate radiation dose distributions while maximizing target coverage and minimizing normal tissue exposure.
- Develop beam arrangements and organ-sparing strategies.
- Review CT, MRI, and PET imaging studies.
- Collaborate with Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, and Radiation Therapists.
- Participate in plan review and quality assurance activities.
- Maintain accurate treatment-planning documentation.
- Support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Accurately perform treatment plans, irregular-field calculations, gap calculations, dose-site calculations, and other requested calculations in a timely manner.
- Supervise therapy staff in implementing treatment plans, including correct use of beam modifiers, beam arrangements, geometry, and other beam parameters.
- Supervise, perform, or assist with planning, fabrication, and implementation of custom shields, compensators, wedges, other beam-modification devices, and immobilization devices.
- Supervise and/or participate in radiotherapy treatment simulations, special dosimetry measurements or calculations, and micro-dosimetry procedures for radiation therapy treatment planning.
Benefits
- Benefits beginning Day One.
- Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.
- Continuing education and professional development support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
