Lead Proton Therapy Dosimetrist – Advanced Treatment Planning

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist to perform treatment planning and dose calculations for external beams and brachytherapy, including 3-D planning, IMRT, seed implants, and radiosurgery. The role requires MDCB board certification and a minimum of 1 year of medical dosimetry experience.

The candidate will oversee dosimetry practices, consult on plan implementation, and support staff with software localization files, while engaging in clinical research and ongoing education to

Qualifications

• Performs treatment planning dose distributions and calculations for external beams and brachytherapy, including 3-D planning, IMRT, seed implants and stereotactic radiosurgery.
• Board certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board is required.
• HS Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees medical dosimetry practices and procedures.
• Consults with staff on implementation of the treatment plan.
• Performs calculations and provides technical support as required.
• Creates software files for localization and ensures implementation by staff.
• Participate in clinical research protocols and maintains active MDCB registration.
• Attends continuing education programs and maintains MDCB licensure requirements.
• Coordinates and assists with treatment simulations and tumor localizations using diagnostic modalities.
• Adheres to policy and facility approved onsite/remote schedule.

Skills

Treatment planning

Dose calculations

3-D planning

IMRT

Stereotactic radiosurgery

Education

Board certified by MDCB

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist to perform treatment planning and dose calculations for external beams and brachytherapy, including 3-D planning, IMRT, seed implants, and radiosurgery. The role requires MDCB board certification and a minimum of 1 year of medical dosimetry experience.

The candidate will oversee dosimetry practices, consult on plan implementation, and support staff with software localization files, while engaging in clinical research and ongoing education to