Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist, Exempt
About The Position
This position is responsible for planning treatment techniques that deliver a prescribed dosage of radiation. The Dosimetrist obtains and/or supervises the obtaining of patient data for taking patient contours, localization files, CT scans, and port films. They coordinate simulations with tumor localization procedures, enter dosage calculations in patients’ radiation therapy chart, and supervise therapists in the implementation of treatment plans. The role also involves completing and/or assisting in planning and building beam modifying devices, obtaining localization films for intracavity insertions, calculating isodose distributions, and preparing sources for loading. Additionally, the Dosimetrist assists in other brachytherapy procedures, is responsible for radiation room surveys of patients having intracavity or interstitial procedures, and assists with maintaining radioactive sources. They provide technical assistance to the Radiation Physicist.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and three years of dosimetry experience under the supervision of a dosimetrist, medical physicist or radiation oncologist or equivalency.
- Credentialed as a Certified Dosimetrist by the American Association of Medical Dosimetry.
Responsibilities
- Plans treatment techniques that deliver prescribed dosage of radiation.
- Obtains and/or supervises obtaining patient data for taking patient contours, localization files, CT scans and port films.
- Coordinates simulations with tumor localization procedures.
- Enters dosage calculations in patients’ radiation therapy chart.
- Supervises therapists in the implementation of treatment plans.
- Completes and/or assists in planning and building beam modifying devices.
- Obtains localization films for intracavity insertions, calculates isodose distributions and prepares sources for loading.
- Assists in other brachytherapy procedures.
- Responsible for radiation room surveys of patients having intracavity or interstitial procedures.
- Assists with maintaining radioactive sources.
- Provides technical assistance to the Radiation Physicist.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Free Parking
- Paid time off
- Education assistance
- 403(b) with employer matching
- Wellness Program
- Additional benefits based on employment status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
