Dosimetrist - PRN, On-site Radiation Therapy Expert

Mercy Health; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

Mercy Health’s Elyria Cancer Center is seeking a Dosimetrist (PRN, days/afternoons) to join our in-person team. Under a radiation oncologist, you will calculate and optimize treatment plans and communicate with Radiation Therapists.

Required certification as a Dosimetrist, a Bachelor’s in Radiation Therapy or Medical Dosimetry, and relevant experience. Master’s preferred. Join a mission-driven health system offering competitive pay and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Therapy or Medical Dosimetry (required).
• Master's Degree in Medical Dosimetry (preferred); required if Bachelor’s degree not in Medical Dosimetry.

Responsibilities

• Measures and calculates daily prescribed radiation dose and optimizes beam arrangements.
• Studies prescription and imaging to determine dose requirements.
• Selects beam energy and modification devices per physician criteria.
• Develops multiple treatment plans for physician selection.
• Explains treatment plan to Radiation Therapist.

Skills

Radiation therapy knowledge

Dose calculations

Communication

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Therapy or Medical Dosimetry

Master's Degree in Medical Dosimetry

Job description

Mercy Health’s Elyria Cancer Center is seeking a Dosimetrist (PRN, days/afternoons) to join our in-person team. Under a radiation oncologist, you will calculate and optimize treatment plans and communicate with Radiation Therapists.

Required certification as a Dosimetrist, a Bachelor’s in Radiation Therapy or Medical Dosimetry, and relevant experience. Master’s preferred. Join a mission-driven health system offering competitive pay and generous benefits.