Dosimetrist: Advanced Radiation Planning & QA

Hugh Chatham Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Defined contribution retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist to perform virtual simulation, dose calculations, and treatment planning for radiation therapy at Milwaukee facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy, CMD certification within 18 months, and BLS within 6 months. Collaboration with physicians, physicists, and staff is essential to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy or related field.
• CMD certification within 18 months.
• BLS certification within 6 months.
• Knowledge of radiation oncology equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Performs virtual simulation using CT/simulation and treatment planning software.
• Measures and generates radiation dose distributions and calculations.
• Prepares treatment plans to limit doses to critical structures by optimizing computerized plans.
• Assists in treatment planning for implant programs and complex cases; edits and troubleshoots with multileaf collimation.
• Records data in patient charts and ensures accurate medical records.

Skills

Radiation oncology equipment

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist to perform virtual simulation, dose calculations, and treatment planning for radiation therapy at Milwaukee facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy, CMD certification within 18 months, and BLS within 6 months. Collaboration with physicians, physicists, and staff is essential to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.