Medical Dosimetrist

Northside Hospital

$70K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Board Eligible Medical Dosimetrist with certification required within 2 years.
  • Strong teamwork skills are essential.
  • Ability to understand technical aspects of radiation oncology and communicate effectively with Radiation Oncologists and Radiation Therapists.
  • Capable of performing routine duties independently while consulting as needed with medical staff.
  • Knowledge of radiation safety and Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations is required.
  • Ability to interpret and execute treatment plans according to established protocols.
  • Current CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Medical Physicist as part of the Treatment Planning Team.
  • Oversee dosimetry processes for all radiation oncology patients under supervision of Radiation Oncologists.
  • Ensure technical supervision and quality assurance in the dosimetry division.
  • Coordinate activities within the dosimetry team to maintain efficiency and accuracy.
  • Support the implementation of treatment plans through effective communication with staff.

Benefits

  • Standard work hours of 8AM-4:30PM 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:

  • 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-4:30PM Weekend Requirements:No On-Call Requirements:No

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