Medical Dosimetrist

Northside Hospital Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Board Eligible Medical Dosimetrist required.
  • Certification must be obtained within 2 years of employment.
  • Strong teamwork skills and technical understanding of radiation oncology are essential.
  • Ability to work independently while consulting with Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as needed.
  • Knowledge of radiation safety and compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations is required.
  • Capability to interpret and execute treatment plans according to established protocols.
  • CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Medical Physicist on treatment planning.
  • Oversee dosimetry tasks for all radiation oncology patients under supervision.
  • Ensure quality assurance and coordination within the dosimetry division.
  • Develop computerized treatment plans for review by Radiation Oncologists.
  • Communicate technical aspects of treatment plans to the Radiation Therapist.
  • Execute routine duties independently while maintaining consultation with the medical team.
  • Maintain high standards of safety and compliance in dosimetry processes.

Benefits

  • Standard work hours of 8am-5pm with no weekend or on-call requirements.
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

REQUIRED:

1. Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Board Eligible Medical Dosimetrist.

2. Must be Certified within 2 years. Demonstrates advanced teamwork skills.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Has the ability to interpret and execute treatment plans as defined in relevant treatment protocols.

6. Certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

 

PREFERRED:

1.Certified Medical Dosimetrist with minimum of 3 years9 experience in Radiation Oncology including IMRT treatment planning CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Certified Medical Dosimetrist certification through the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)

Work Hours:8am-5pm Weekend Requirements:No On-Call Requirements:No

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