Dosimetrist Hybrid

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Dosimetrist to develop radiation portals and dose plans for targeted disease volumes. The role collaborates with Simulation staff, Radiotherapists, Oncologists, and Physicists to optimize treatments while sparing healthy tissue.

Responsibilities include plan development, reviews, and modest involvement in brachytherapy. Requires MDCB CMD certification or eligibility and knowledge of imaging modalities, plus Windows software proficiency.

Qualifications

• CMD certification by MDCB or eligible to sit within one year of hire.
• Ability to identify anatomical structures from different imaging modalities.
• Working knowledge of Windows-based software.
• Proof of completion of Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with Simulation staff and Radiation Therapists on patient setup and treatment.
• Collaborates with Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicists in designing the treatment plan.
• Requests physics support as needed from Medical Physicist.
• Develops treatment plans and presents them to Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicists for review/approval.
• Assists with brachytherapy procedures as needed.
• Performs monitor unit calculations as needed.

Skills

Anatomical structures identification

Windows-based software

Adult/Child Mandatory Reporter

Education

MDCB CMD certification or eligibility

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position is hybrid (remote and onsite)

General Summary

The Dosimetrist will use their knowledge of physics, anatomy and radiobiology to develop an optimal arrangement of radiation portals and exposures to spare normal and radiosensitive tissues while applying a prescribed dose by the Radiation Oncologist to the targeted disease volume.

What you will do:

• Communicates and works closely with Simulation staff and Radiation Therapists on issues of patient setup and treatment.
• Communicates and works closely with Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicists in designing the treatment plan.
• Requests physics support as needed from Medical Physicist
• Develops treatment plans using needed resources and presents them to the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicists for review/approval.
• Assists with brachytherapy procedures as needed.
• Performs monitor unit calculations as needed.

Qualifications:

• Certified by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist CMD, or eligible to sit for the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board. If eligible, must pass within one year from date of hire.
• Must have ability to identify anatomical structures from different imaging modalities
• Working knowledge of Windows based software
• Proof of completion of Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter within three (3) months of hire.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.