Dosimetrist (HS)

The Ohio State University

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Dosimetrist is an integral member of the Department of Radiation Medicine treatment-planning team, providing patient care and supportive services in coordination with other department team members. Under the direction of the radiation therapy physicist, the dosimetrist uses knowledge of radiation equipment and commonly employed radioactive sources to generate radiation dose distributions and perform dose calculations. The role also operates and performs quality assurance on the treatment-planning computer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in radiologic, physical, or biological science, or a related field; alternatively, two years of relevant work experience.
• Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board certification within two years of hire.
• No medical dosimetry experience is required if eligible to sit for the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board exam.

Responsibilities

• Measure and generate radiation dose distributions.
• Perform dose calculations under the direction of the radiation therapy physicist.
• Operate the treatment-planning computer and perform quality assurance on it.
• Contribute to patient care and supportive services as a member of the treatment-planning team.

What This Job Offers

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