Dosimetrist (HS)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist to join the Department of Radiation Medicine. The role focuses on measuring and generating radiation dose distributions and performing dose calculations as part of the treatment planning team.

Under the direction of the radiation therapy physicist, you will operate the treatment planning computer and participate in quality assurance activities to ensure accurate patient care within the radiation oncology program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations under the direction of the radiation therapy physicist.
• Operate and perform quality assurance on the treatment planning computer.
• Collaborate with the treatment planning team to support patient care outcomes.

Skills

Dose calculations

Treatment planning

Quality assurance

Team collaboration

Radiation safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic, Physical or Biologic Science or related field

Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board Certified within 2 years of hire

Tools

Treatment planning computer

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

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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.