Dosimetrist

Ascension • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Your future role at a glance
Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West
Department: Dosimetry
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Design customized, precision radiation treatment plans under physician guidance to deliver lethal doses to target tumor volumes while safeguarding surrounding healthy tissue.
Perform complex dose calculations and assist with advanced brachytherapy procedures to support precise, localized cancer therapies.
Fabricate custom immobilization and beam-modifying devices to guarantee accurate patient positioning and consistent treatment delivery every shift.
Partner with medical physicists to perform quality assurance calibrations on radiation equipment and support ongoing clinical research projects.
Enforce strict radiation safety protocols in accordance with national regulatory guidelines to protect patients, care teams, and yourself.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Responsibilities

• Design customized, precision radiation treatment plans under physician guidance to deliver lethal doses to target tumor volumes while safeguarding surrounding healthy tissue.
• Perform complex dose calculations and assist with advanced brachytherapy procedures to support precise, localized cancer therapies.
• Fabricate custom immobilization and beam-modifying devices to guarantee accurate patient positioning and consistent treatment delivery every shift.
• Partner with medical physicists to perform quality assurance calibrations on radiation equipment and support ongoing clinical research projects.
• Enforce strict radiation safety protocols in accordance with national regulatory guidelines to protect patients, care teams, and yourself.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree