Medical Dosimetrist
About The Position
MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Medical Dosimetrist to join our dynamic team. We seek individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment, possess a keen eye for accuracy, and have a strong commitment to patient care and safety. The ideal candidate will be proactive in seeking innovative solutions to improve our services and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of radiation safety and ethical patient care. If you are a motivated professional with a drive to enhance both patient outcomes and team performance, we want you on our team. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and the future of our healthcare facility. ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine. Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.
Requirements
- Non-Certified: Meets eligible certification route per the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) or five (5) years of dosimetrist experience.
- Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification MDCB within two (2) years as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
- Certified: Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in radiation therapy and dosimetry.
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Assist therapist with accurate beam alignment in complicated patient treatment set-ups and treatment simulation procedures.
- Be attentive to patient and staff satisfaction results and collaborate with management team on ways to improve the department in general and facility overall. Seek ways to improve systems and services.
- Demonstrate ability to meet and sustain departmental expectations while completing work assignments as it pertains to patient care in an ethical manner.
- Maintain integrity of equipment with careful manipulation at all times. Adhere to radiation safety regulations and standards. Assist the Medical Physicist in performing quality assurance testing as needed.
- Prepare and analyze radiation treatments for individual patients adhering to the guidelines of the American Board of Medical Dosimetry.
- Prepare chart check and dose summary after completion of therapy for presentation to radiation oncologist.
- May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
