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, as well as commonly used procedures in brachytherapy, external beam radiation therapy, proton therapy, and other treatment techniques. The medical dosimetrist designs treatment plans and performs mathematically accurate calculations for radiation delivery based on the radiation oncologist’s prescribed course of therapy. Plans account for tumor pathology and volume, along with dose-limiting structures surrounding the tumor. After completing a plan, the dosimetrist works with radiation therapists to implement it and collaborates with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist to generate dose distributions and calculations. The role 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) exam and 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 mathematically accurate calculations for radiation treatment delivery.
• Consider tumor pathology, tumor volume, and surrounding dose-limiting structures when planning treatment.
• Work with radiation therapists to implement prescribed treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist to generate radiation dose distributions and calculations.
• Support simulations, quality assurance initiatives, billing, and departmental meetings.
• Assist with teaching students in the dosimetry program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory
• Optional identity theft protection
• Optional home 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