Dosimetrist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board -REQUIRED
• Knowledge of radiation therapy and medical dosimetry.
• Ability to keep neat, accurate records.
• Ability to follow physician's and physicist's orders.
• Effective interpersonal and patient contact skills.
• Ability to work without supervision.

Nice To Haves

• 1 Year experience in radiation therapy treatment planning.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -PREFERRED

Responsibilities

• Interpret Radiation Oncologist prescriptions and clinical intent to develop high-quality, patient-specific radiation treatment plans using appropriate treatment planning systems with a high degree of attention to detail, consistency, and patient safety.
• Design, evaluate, and optimize treatment plans utilizing appropriate techniques based on disease site, intent of treatment, and available technology, ensuring target coverage and normal tissue sparing.
• Coordinate and support CT simulation processes, including contouring, image review, and immobilization strategies to promote accurate and reproducible treatment delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, and Radiation Therapists throughout simulation, planning, and treatment implementation.
• Participate in planning conferences, peer review, chart rounds, and other multidisciplinary forums supporting plan quality and consistency.
• Assist with specialty procedures such as brachytherapy, prostate implants, adaptive planning, or other advanced clinical procedures as applicable.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely treatment planning documentation within treatment planning systems, record and verify systems, and hospital EMRs.
• Ensure treatment plans, approvals, and supporting records are accurate, auditable, and compliant with departmental, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Initiate and document appropriate supplies and charges in applicable billing systems.
• Demonstrate adaptability and consistency when working across multiple treatment planning platforms, R and V systems, and linear accelerator technologies.
• Work in partnership with Medical Physicists to ensure plans meet dosimetric, technical, and safety requirements prior to treatment.
• Assist with quality assurance initiatives, process improvement efforts, and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Report equipment or system issues promptly to leadership and participate in resolution as appropriate.
• Support inventory tracking and general organization within planning and physics work areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional workspace.
• Maintain ongoing clinical competency through institutional training, continuing education, and professional development activities.
• Participate in departmental meetings, in services, and educational programs in a proactive and engaged manner.
• Complete required learning modules to support competency in treating adult, geriatric, and pediatric patient populations.
• Participate in at least one quality, departmental performance, or process improvement initiative annually.
• Demonstrate commitment to evidence based practice, lifelong learning, and professional growth within the field of medical dosimetry.
• Consistently demonstrates courtesy, professionalism, and respect toward patients, families, physicians, leadership, and coworkers, contributing to a positive patient experience and collaborative work environment.
• Communicates clearly, effectively, and respectfully in both written and verbal interactions.
• Uses sound judgment to address concerns and resolve issues in a professional, proactive manner.
• Maintains discretion and professionalism in all work related conversations.
• Follows established organizational structure and chain of command.
• Actively supports team success by assisting colleagues as needed and contributing to shared goals.

Benefits

• The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.