Medical Dosimetrist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Radiation Oncology Dosimetrists Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation therapy treatment team who is thoroughly familiar with the physical and geometrical characteristics of the radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly employed, and has the training and expertise necessary to measure and calculate radiation doses under the direction of the Therapeutic Radiological Physicist and the Radiation Oncologist. . Medical Dosimetrist – Hybrid Remote | Radiation Oncology Location: Nashville main campus Schedule: Hybrid (1 week onsite / 3 weeks remote) Training: 3 months of onsite training to ensure full support and integration. Are you a skilled Medical Dosimetrist looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid schedule? Vanderbilt Health is seeking a dedicated professional to join our Radiation Oncology team and support five clinic locations across Middle Tennessee: Nashville, Spring Hill, Clarksville, Franklin, and Lebanon. Position Overview As a Medical Dosimetrist, you’ll play a vital role in our radiation therapy treatment team. You’ll work under the direction of the Therapeutic Radiological Physicist and Radiation Oncologist to measure and calculate precise radiation doses, ensuring safe and effective Photon therapy treatment plans for our patients. The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation therapy treatment team who is thoroughly familiar with the physical and geometrical characteristics of the radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly employed, and has the training and expertise necessary to measure and calculate radiation doses under the direction of the Therapeutic Radiological Physicist and the Radiation Oncologist. This position will cover all 5 radiation oncology clinics (Nashville, Spring Hill, Clarksville, Franklin, and Lebanon). This hybrid remote position has a consistent rotation of 1-week onsite followed by 3-weeks remote. Please note, this position requires 3 months of on-site training. Why Join Vanderbilt Health? Collaborative Environment: Be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in patient care. Impactful Work: Help deliver life-changing treatments with cutting-edge technology in all specialties.

Requirements

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year
• Bachelor's

Nice To Haves

• Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) preferred.
• Experience with treatment planning systems and radiation oncology equipment preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs treatment plans, irregular field calculations, gap calculations, dose site calculations, and other requested calculations, in a timely manner.
• Supervises the therapy staff in the implementation of the treatment plan (correct use of beam modifiers, arrangement, geometry of beams and other beam parameters).
• Supervises, performs or assists in the planning, fabrication, and implementation of custom shields, compensators, wedges, and other beam modification devices and immobilization devices.
• Supervises and/or participates in radiotherapy treatment simulations, special dosimetry measurements or calculations, and micro-dosimetry procedures for radiation therapy treatment planning.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
• Design and calculate radiation dose distributions and treatment plans for all .
• Collaborate with physicians and physicists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and quality assurance standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees