Certified Medical Dosimetrist

Job Description

SCOPE: Under the direction of the Medical Radiation Physicist, and following the dose prescription specified by the Radiation Oncologist, plans and calculates a radiation treatment plan for each patient presented utilizing CT-Simulation, PET, MRI, and portal images. The treatment plan created results in the delivery of the prescribed dose of radiation to a defined tumor volume for both external beam and brachytherapy procedure (if applicable).

Functions

• Design and Implementation of Treatment Plans
• Radiation Dose Calculation
• Quality Assurance

Professional Responsibilities

• Graduate of hospital or college affiliated medical Dosimetry school.
• CMR required RTT, LA State Licensure (LRT) desirable.

Qualifications

• Specialized Knowledge
• Experience in computer software related to radiation therapy;
• Must have working knowledge of radiation safety;
• Must be able to read and interpret CT scans, radiographs, computer printouts and other diagnostic tools;
• Must be able to physically enter data into a radiation therapy treatment planning computer;
• Must be able to visually distinguish different anatomical structures, tissue densities, and isodose lines on a computer screen;
• Must have the mental ability to accurately manipulate equations related to the delivery of radiation therapy treatments.