Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist
About The Position
The Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist plans treatment techniques to deliver prescribed radiation doses and supports radiation therapy and brachytherapy procedures. The role obtains or supervises the collection of patient data, including contours, localization files, CT scans, and port films; coordinates simulations with tumor localization procedures; records dosage calculations in patients’ radiation therapy charts; and supervises therapists implementing treatment plans. The position also assists with planning and building beam-modifying devices, brachytherapy procedures, radioactive source maintenance, and technical support to the Radiation Physicist. The dosimetrist is responsible for radiation room surveys of patients undergoing intracavitary or interstitial procedures. The position is based in Grand Junction, Colorado, and requires relocation there before starting work. Work is in person/onsite. The stated shift is Monday through Friday. Compensation is $69.00–$79.35 per hour, depending on education and experience. Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increases, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other discretionary compensation may be available. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; free parking; paid time off; education assistance; a 403(b) with employer matching; and a wellness program. Additional benefits may depend on employment status.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three years of dosimetry experience under the supervision of a dosimetrist, medical physicist, or radiation oncologist, or equivalency.
- Credentialed as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist by the American Association of Medical Dosimetry.
Responsibilities
- Plan treatment techniques that deliver prescribed radiation dosages.
- Obtain or supervise the collection of patient contours, localization files, CT scans, and port films.
- Coordinate simulations with tumor localization procedures.
- Enter dosage calculations in patients’ radiation therapy charts.
- Supervise therapists in implementing treatment plans.
- Complete or assist with planning and building beam-modifying devices.
- Obtain localization films for intracavitary insertions, calculate isodose distributions, and prepare sources for loading.
- Assist with other brachytherapy procedures.
- Conduct radiation room surveys for patients undergoing intracavitary or interstitial procedures.
- Assist with maintaining radioactive sources.
- Provide technical assistance to the Radiation Physicist.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Free parking
- Paid time off
- Education assistance
- 403(b) with employer matching
- Wellness program
- Additional benefits based on employment status
- Discretionary bonuses may be available
- Relocation expenses may be available
- Merit increases may be available
- Market adjustments may be available
- Recognition bonuses may be available
- Other forms of discretionary compensation may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
