Dosimetrist

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Dosimetrist Full Time (day shift) Your experience matters Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Dosimetrist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do.

Requirements

• Graduated from accredited program in Radiologic Technology
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) (within 6 months)
• ARRT (T) Radiation Therapy Registry (Preferred)
• 3 years as Medical Dosimetrist (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Devises a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation that will deliver the prescribed dose to a defined tumor volume in collaboration with the medical physicist.
• Performs dose calculations and assures complete, accurate, and timely recording of all data on all charts and forms.
• Instructs the technical staff in the implementation of the treatment plan.
• Assists in planning of compensating filters, custom shields, wedges, blocks, and other beam modifying devices in collaboration with the Medical Physicist.
• Assists in the selection and evaluation of purchase requests involving radioactive materials or radiation producing equipment.
• Maintains records of daily treatment and other records as required.
• Records charges accurately for procedures performed and submits charges in the Record & Verify system.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Observes radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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