Completion of an accredited dosimetry school or equivalent on-the-job training in Medical Dosimetry.
Eligibility to sit for and pass the CMD board exam within one year of hire.
Proficiency in using personal computers and electronic medical records.
Familiarity with radiation therapy equipment and dose calculation methods.
Knowledge of safety protocols in patient care.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the radiation therapy treatment planning team to develop effective treatment plans.
Measure and generate radiation dose distributions under the guidance of physicists and oncologists.
Fabricate electron cutouts and custom bolus as needed for patient treatment.
Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with safety standards in radiation therapy.
Utilize advanced software tools for treatment planning and dose calculations.
Benefits
Monday to Friday work schedule with typical hours from 8am to 4:30pm.
Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment focused on patient care.
Access to advanced technology and equipment in radiation therapy.
Potential for professional development and certification support.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Dosimetrist
Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Dosimetrist to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary:
The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation therapy treatment planning team who is thoroughly familiar with the physical and geometrical characteristics of the radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly employed in Radiation Therapy. This team member has the training and expertise necessary to measure and generate radiation dose distributions and calculations under the direction of the Radiation Therapy Physicist and Radiation Oncologist. The Medical Dosimetrist has additional expertise in the fabrication of electron cutouts and custom bolus.
Must have completed an accredited dosimetry school or completed on-the-job training in Medical Dosimetry.
Must meet the requirements to sit for and pass the CMD board exam within one year of hire.
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
NA
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: Personal Computer, Telephone, Fax Machine, Photocopier, Printer, and electronic medical record.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
Pinnacle3 and ARIA experience preferred.
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
AAMD Membership preferred.
CMD preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrates knowledge of technical principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
Varian TrueBeam, Varian 21ix, Varian Novalis, Philips Big Bore CT, Pinnacle3 Treatment Planning System, MIM Fusion Software, Mobius3D Dose Calculation Software, ARIA Record and Verify System.
About Health Partners, Inc
HealthPartners is a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider and health insurance company based in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States. It operates 30 clinics and seven hospitals in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, serving over 1.8 million medical and dental health plan members nationwide. HealthPartners employs more than 26,000 people, including 1,700 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
