Medical Dosimetrist - Radiation Therapy

L.E. Cox Medical Centers • Springfield, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A care giver with responsibility/accountability for radiation therapy dosimetry, accurately interpreting Radiation Oncologist’s prescription, calculating and planning radiation treatments by use of treatment planning computer or hand calculations; providing support and care for the patient by use of competent technical skills, problem solving and in cooperation with other health care team members

Requirements

• Graduate of a medical dosimetry education program or on-the-job training with successful completion of the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board
• Competent in radiation therapy dosimetry and all associated tasks necessary to accomplish the accurate set-up, planning and delivery of ionizing radiation therapy for optimum delivery of radiation therapy.
• Good documentation practices
• Strong initiative with work assignments
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Exhibits valuable time management skills
• Certified by Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board, C.M.D. within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an ARRT approved School of Radiation Therapy.
• 2 years dosimetry experience
• A.R.R.T.- R.T.(T).

Responsibilities

• radiation therapy dosimetry
• accurately interpreting Radiation Oncologist’s prescription
• calculating and planning radiation treatments by use of treatment planning computer or hand calculations
• providing support and care for the patient by use of competent technical skills, problem solving and in cooperation with other health care team members

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees