Dosimetrist

Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, near Gallatin, TN, seeks a Medical Dosimetrist to join our radiation oncology team. You will design treatment plans and ensure accurate dose calculations with the medical physicist.

CMD and ARRT (T) credentials with 3+ years of dosimetry experience are required. This full-time day-shift role includes comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• CMD credential and ARRT (T) registration preferred within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Develops a treatment plan using computer and/or manual calculations with the medical physicist.
• Performs dose calculations and ensures accurate charting and data recording.
• Instructs technical staff on implementing the treatment plan.
• Assists in planning shielding devices and beam modifiers with the Medical Physicist.
• Assists in evaluating purchase requests for radioactive materials or radiation equipment.
• Maintains daily treatment records and charges in the system.

Skills

CMD license

ARRT (T) registration

3+ years dosimetry

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a

Full Time (day shift)

Your Experience Matters

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Dosimetrist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do.

How You'll Contribute

• Devises a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation that will deliver the prescribed dose to a defined tumor volume in collaboration with the medical physicist.
• Performs dose calculations and assures complete, accurate, and timely recording of all data on all charts and forms.
• Instructs the technical staff in the implementation of the treatment plan.
• Assists in planning of compensating filters, custom shields, wedges, blocks, and other beam modifying devices in collaboration with the Medical Physicist.
• Assists in the selection and evaluation of purchase requests involving radioactive materials or radiation producing equipment.
• Maintains records of daily treatment and other records as required.
• Records charges accurately for procedures performed and submits charges in the Record & Verify system.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Observes radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Graduated from accredited program in Radiologic Technology
• Licenses: Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) (within 6 months); ARRT (T) Radiation Therapy Registry (Preferred)
• Minimum Work Experience: 3 years as Medical Dosimetrist (Preferred)

More about Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center who has been providing quality health care to Gallatin, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital, Highpoint Health - Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians.

Highpoint Health - Sumner is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.