Dosimetrist (FT) - Seacoast Cancer Center

McLeod Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist to join our Radiation Oncology team in South Carolina. You will create reference images, develop treatment plans, contour structures, and assist in brachytherapy and immobilization device production. The role requires familiarity with imaging modalities and collaboration with therapists.

The position supports ongoing education and professional growth within a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Zero to less than 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and transfer reference images and localization using imaging devices including CT, MRI, and PET.
• Design a treatment plan by computing beam geometry to deliver prescribed dose while sparing critical structures.
• Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures using CT, MRI, and PET datasets.
• Assist in planning and production of immobilization devices.
• Calculate and verify dose delivery, documenting in the patient record.
• Assist with brachytherapy procedures.
• Teach dosimetry concepts to students and radiation therapists.
• Assist in simulations and tumor localization using imaging devices.
• Communicate with radiation therapists and advise on treatment parameters.
• Foster a compassionate environment for customers.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Create and transfer reference images and localization using specified imaging devices including, but not limited to CT, MRI, and PET.
• Design a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and spare critical structures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription.
• Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images form one or more data sets. Assumes proficiency in image registration with various image data sets to include CT, MRE, and PET.
• Perform or assist in the planning and implementation of the production of molds, casts and other immobilization devices.
• Perform calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations by an approved method.
• Assists with brachytherapy procedures.
• Teach aspects of medical dosimetry to students and radiation therapists.
• Assist in the simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices including, but not limited to CT, MRI and PET.
• Communicate with the radiation therapist(s) and assumes an advisory role in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement and other treatment or imagining parameters.
• Foster an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all customers.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in educational offerings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Zero to less than 1 year of related work experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist
• Am Reg Of Radio Technologists

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.