Medical Dosimetrist

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Dosimetrist to join the Treatment Planning Team in Radiation Oncology. You will perform all dosimetry for patients under the supervision of Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicists, ensuring accurate plan development and safe plan implementation.

The role includes technical supervision, coordination and QA of the dosimetry division, with CPR certification required and standard hours from 8am to 5pm, no weekend or on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Board Eligible Medical Dosimetrist.
• Certified within 2 years; demonstrates advanced teamwork.
• Understand the technical aspects of radiation oncology to derive treatment plans and communicate with physicians and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Medical Physicist as part of the Treatment Planning Team.
• Perform all dosimetry for radiation oncology patients under supervision of Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicist.
• Provide technical supervision, coordination and QA of the dosimetry division of the Radiation Oncology department.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Works directly with the Medical Physicist as a member of the Treatment Planning Team. Responsible for all dosimetry performed on all radiation oncology patients under the supervision and medical authority of the Radiation Oncologists. Responsible for the technical supervision, coordination and quality assurance of the dosimetry division of the radiation oncology department.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 1. Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Board Eligible Medical Dosimetrist.
• 2. Must be Certified within 2 years. Demonstrates advanced teamwork skills.
• 3. Must be able to understand the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to derive computerized treatment plans, and communicate these aspects to the Radiation Oncologist for plan approval, and to the Radiation Therapist for plan implementation.
• 4. Perform routine duties independent of supervision, but consults with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required. Has working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
• 5. Has the ability to interpret and execute treatment plans as defined in relevant treatment protocols.
• 6. Certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

PREFERRED:

• 1.Certified Medical Dosimetrist with minimum of 3 years’ experience in Radiation Oncology including IMRT treatment planning CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Certified Medical Dosimetrist certification through the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)

Work Hours:

8am-5pm

Weekend Requirements:

No

On-Call Requirements:

No