Medical Dosimetrist

About the role

The Medical Dosimetrist I, part of the radiation oncology team, creates radiation dose distributions and calculations with the Medical Physicist and Radiation Oncologist for cancer treatment.

Responsibilities

• Studies patients' medical histories.
• Reviews and verifies the physician's treatment plan.
• Checks treatment technique, volume, critical organs, dose, precautions, and orders/notes.
• Designs treatment plans using computer or manual methods.
• Establishes a technique that delivers the prescribed radiation dose while protecting healthy organs.
• Communicates plans to the Radiation Oncologist for approval and to the Radiation Therapist for implementation.
• Works with radiation therapists to implement patient treatment plans, including applying immobilization devices, beam modification devices, approved field arrangements, and other treatment variables.
• Creates and maintains records of treatment plans and outcomes.
• Marks and records radiation treatments.
• Ensures treatment records are properly completed with patient identification and appropriate data.
• Ensures proper functioning of all radiation oncology equipment.
• Establishes equipment settings for each procedure.
• Plans and produces molds, casts, and other immobilization devices for accurate treatment delivery.
• Oversees radiation safety protocols and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies/programs.
• Contributes to clinical research for developing and implementing new cancer treatment techniques, program goals, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Grad of an Accredited Program in Radiation Therapy.
• Less Than 1 Year Of Experience.