Medical Dosimetrist

CaroMont Health • Gastonia, NC

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About The Position

Designs and develops radiation therapy patient treatment plans using computer and/or manual computation. Plans use optimal beam geometry to deliver the prescribed radiation dose while sparing critical structures, in accordance with the radiation oncologist’s prescription. The role requires understanding the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology in cancer and other disease management, with special expertise in radiation therapy treatment planning, technical aspects of radiation oncology, and medical and radiation physics.

Requirements

• Current and active ARRT registration as a Radiation Therapist (RT(T)).
• Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (CMD); if not certified, certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Graduate of an approved American Medical Association program in medical dosimetry or two years of experience as a medical dosimetrist.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in an applied science discipline, such as medical imaging or radiation therapy, from an accredited educational program.
• Experience with the Varian Eclipse Treatment Planning system.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop radiation therapy patient treatment plans using computer and/or manual computation.
• Determine optimal beam geometry to deliver the prescribed radiation dose while sparing critical structures, in accordance with the radiation oncologist’s prescription.
• Apply knowledge of radiation oncology and its clinical relevance to the management of cancer and other disease processes.

What This Job Offers

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