Dosimetrist
About The Position
The Medical Dosimetrist is responsible for developing and generating accurate, high-quality treatment plans based on physician prescriptions. This includes utilizing a variety of technologies and planning techniques such as 3D conformal, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and particle therapy, when applicable. The dosimetrist works collaboratively with the Radiation Oncologist and Physicist to ensure optimal dose distribution and patient safety. The medical dosimetrist is responsible for completing image fusions, contouring, plan development, and plan evaluation. The role requires a strong understanding of anatomical structures, radiation physics, and computer-based planning systems, as well as the ability to interpret clinical protocols. The dosimetrist is expected to apply mathematical, spatial, and analytical reasoning in a dynamic clinical setting, often participating in treatment plan quality assurance, patient setup consultations, and plan implementation coordination with radiation therapists.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of anatomical structures.
- Strong understanding of radiation physics.
- Strong understanding of computer-based planning systems.
- Ability to interpret clinical protocols.
Responsibilities
- Developing and generating accurate, high-quality treatment plans based on physician prescriptions.
- Utilizing a variety of technologies and planning techniques such as 3D conformal, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and particle therapy, when applicable.
- Working collaboratively with the Radiation Oncologist and Physicist to ensure optimal dose distribution and patient safety.
- Completing image fusions, contouring, plan development, and plan evaluation.
- Applying mathematical, spatial, and analytical reasoning in a dynamic clinical setting.
- Participating in treatment plan quality assurance.
- Participating in patient setup consultations.
- Coordinating plan implementation with radiation therapists.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Continuing education
- Advancement opportunities
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
