Dosimetrist

Cone Health Medical Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group is seeking a Certified Medical Dosimetrist to work on treatment planning and dose calculations in collaboration with our radiation oncology team. The candidate will use imaging data to delineate targets and ensure accurate delivery parameters for safe, effective radiation therapy.

Requirements include graduation from a Radiation Therapy Technology Program or CMD program and MDCB certification within 3 years of hire, with preferred Bachelor's degree and 3 years of

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiation Therapy Technology Program or a Certified Medical Dosemtrist Program; MDCB exam within 3 years of hire and CMD certification maintained.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs treatment planning and dose calculations to develop optimal radiation therapy plans for patients.
• Determines the arrangement of beams to deliver radiation to the tumor while minimizing damage to normal tissues.
• Ensures accurate documentation of treatment plans and calculations to meet regulatory and quality assurance standards.
• Utilizes imaging data (CT/MRI/PET) to delineate target volumes and critical structures during planning.
• Verifies delivery parameters including machine settings, treatment aids, and patient positions for safe delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Treatment planning

Dose calculation

Imaging interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Radiation Therapy Program graduate

CMD program graduate / MDCB eligible

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Dosimetrist produces radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the radiation oncologist to ensure that radiation treatment promotes the most lethal radiation dose with the fewest side effects to the patient's healthy organs. Working under minimal supervision, this role ensures the safety of patients during treatment.

Essential Job Function

• Performs treatment planning and dose calculations to develop optimal radiation therapy plans for patients.
• Determines the arrangement of beams to deliver the radiation to the tumor, while minimizing damage to normal organs.
• Ensures accurate documentation of treatment plans and calculations to meet regulatory and quality assurance standards.
• Utilizes imaging data, such as CT scans, MRIs, and PET scans, to accurately delineate target volumes and critical structures during treatment planning.
• Verifies treatment delivery parameters, including machine settings, treatment aids, and patient positions to ensure accurate and safe radiation therapy delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Graduate of a Radiation Therapy Technology Program or a Certified Medical Dosimetrist Program; Successful completion of the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) exam within 3 years of hire, resulting in certification as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD). The CMD certification must be maintained while employed.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.

Experience

• Preferred: 3 years working as an independently functioning medical dosimetrist.

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: Certified Medical Dosimetrist via Medical Dosimetry Certification Board exam within 3 years of hire.