Medical Dosimetrist

Northside Hospital

$75K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Board Eligible Medical Dosimetrist (Certification required within 2 years)
  • Advanced teamwork skills expected
  • Understanding of technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics for treatment planning
  • Ability to operate independently with occasional consultation
  • Knowledge of radiation safety and compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations
  • Capability to interpret and execute treatment plans based on established protocols
  • Certified in CPR

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with the Medical Physicist on the Treatment Planning Team
  • Oversee all dosimetry work for radiation oncology patients under physician supervision
  • Ensure technical supervision and quality assurance within the dosimetry division
  • Coordinate activities within the oncology department’s dosimetry unit
  • Derive computerized treatment plans for approval and implementation

Benefits

  • Standard work hours from 8AM to 5PM
  • No weekend or on-call duties required
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Works directly with the Medical Physicist as a member of the Treatment Planning Team.  Responsible for all dosimetry performed on all radiation oncology patients under the supervision and medical authority of the Radiation Oncologists.  Responsible for the technical supervision, coordination and quality assurance of the dosimetry division of the radiation oncology department.

Qualifications
  • Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Board Eligible Medical Dosimetrist. Must be Certified within 2 years.
  • Demonstrates advanced teamwork skills.
  •  Must be able to understand the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to derive computerized treatment plans, and communicate these aspects to the Radiation Oncologist for plan approval, and to the Radiation Therapist for plan implementation.
  • Perform routine duties independent of supervision, but consults with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required.
  • Has working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
  • Has the ability to interpret and execute treatment plans as defined in relevant treatment protocols.
  • Certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • PREFERRED 

  • Certified Medical Dosimetrist with minimum of 3 years99 experience in Radiation Oncology including IMRT treatment planning
  • Work Hours:8AM-5PM Weekend Requirements:No On-Call Requirements:No

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