Dosimetrist PRN

Spectrum Health; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

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Job summary

Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital in Dearborn, MI, seeks a Medical Dosimetrist to design and optimize radiation treatment plans based on the oncologist's prescriptions. You will work with radiation therapists and physicists to ensure safe, accurate delivery of external beam, brachytherapy, and proton treatments as part of the radiation oncology team.

The role supports simulations, quality assurance, and departmental meetings, and may involve teaching dosimetry students.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in physical/biological sciences or radiation therapy technology.
• Master’s Degree in medical dosimetry from a JRCERT accredited program preferred.
• Minimum 1-year clinical experience as a dosimetry student in a Medical Dosimetry JRCERT accredited program preferred.
• CMD eligibility and certification within three years of hire or three attempts.

Responsibilities

• Design and calculate radiation treatment plans based on the prescribed course.
• Generate dose distributions and collaborate with physicist and oncologist.
• Provide support for simulations, QA initiatives, billing, and team meetings.
• Assist in teaching dosimetry students in the program.

Skills

Dosimetry planning

Treatment planning systems

Medical physics collaboration

Clinical radiation therapy experience

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in physical/biological sciences or radiation therapy technology

Master’s degree in medical dosimetry (JRCERT accredited) preferred

CMD eligible and must obtain certification within 3 years

ARRT Radiation Therapy certification desirable

Registered Radiation Therapy Technologist desirable

Tools

Treatment planning software

Job description

About Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital

Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital has proudly served residents across Southeast Michigan since 1953. With 632 beds, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital is a major teaching and research hospital and home to five residency programs and a cardiology fellowship in partnership with Wayne State University School of Medicine. Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital is verified as a Level II trauma center and accredited by the Joint Commission as a primary stroke center. The hospital is also known for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s health, heart and vascular and cancer care.

Scope of Work

The Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment, is cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy, external beam radiation therapy treatments, protons, and any other additional techniques for the treatment of patients in Radiation Oncology department. The medical dosimetrist is responsible for designing a treatment plan and carrying out calculations with mathematical accuracy for the delivery of radiation treatment based on the radiation oncologist’s prescribed course of radiation therapy. This treatment plan takes into consideration tumor pathology, tumor volume and inherent dose-limiting structures surrounding the tumor. Once a treatment plan is complete the medical dosimetrist will work closely with the radiation therapists in the implementation of the prescribed plan. A medical dosimetrist has the education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distribution and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist. Provides support and assists in simulations, quality assurance initiatives, billing, departmental meetings, and the teaching of dosimetry students in the dosimetry program.

Qualifications

• At minimum, requires a level of knowledge normally acquired through the completion of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in physical or biological sciences or radiation therapy technology.
• Master’s Degree in medical dosimetry from a JRCERT accredited program preferred.
• Minimum 1-year clinical experience as a dosimetry student in a Medical Dosimetry JRCERT accredited program preferred.
• Experience as a Radiation Therapists desirable.
• Required to be eligible to take the Medical Dosimetry Certification (CMD eligible) exam and must obtain certification within three years of hire or within three attempts of the examination.
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist preferred.
• Registered Radiation Therapy Technologist desirable.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy desirable.

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn

Department Name Radiation Oncology - Dearborn Hosp Employment Type Part time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 0.04 Hours of Work 8am-4pm Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not‑for‑profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post‑acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider‑sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.