Dosimetrist

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a skilled Medical Dosimetrist to join the Department of Radiation Medicine. Key responsibilities include measuring and generating radiation dose distributions, ensuring quality assurance on treatment planning computers, and contributing to patient care outcomes within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic, Physical or Biologic Science, or have relevant work experience, and be eligible for Medical Dosimetrist Certification. Join us in delivering exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic, Physical or Biologic Science or 2 years of relevant experience.
• Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board Certified within 2 years of hire.
• Eligibility to sit for Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board exam preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and generate radiation dose distributions.
• Perform radiation dose calculations.
• Operate and perform quality assurance on treatment planning computers.

Skills

Radiation dose calculations

Quality assurance on treatment planning

Knowledge of radiation equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic, Physical or Biologic Science

Job description

Scope of Position

The Medical Dosimetrist functions as an integral member of the Department of Radiation Medicine (or its outreach/affiliates) of the Medical Center. The team provides patient care and supportive services that are directed towards achievement of patient care outcomes through the integrated skills of all team members in the Department. The Medical Dosimetrist, as a member of the team, is thoroughly familiar with geometric characteristics of the radiation equipment, radioactive sources commonly employed, and has the training and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and calculations under the direction of the radiation therapy physicist. Operates and performs quality assurance on the treatment planning computer.

Position Summary

The Medical Dosimetrist in the Department of Radiation Medicine is a member of the treatment planning team who measures and generates radiation dose distributions and performs dose calculations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic, Physical or Biologic Science or related field of study or 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board Certified within 2 years of hire.
• No medical dosimetry experience required if eligible to sit for Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board exam.

Career Roadmap

• FUNCTION: Imaging
• SUB-FUNCTION: Medical Dosimetry
• CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical
• CAREER LEVEL: C2

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.