Medical Dosimetrist

Northside Hospital Inc.

Decatur (GA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a Certified Medical Dosimetrist in Decatur, Georgia. The role involves working closely with the Medical Physicist as part of the Treatment Planning Team, ensuring quality assurance and technical supervision of dosimetry in radiation oncology. Candidates should hold relevant certifications, demonstrate teamwork skills, and have knowledge of radiation safety. This position offers a full-time schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM without weekend or on-call requirements.

Qualifications

Must be Certified within 2 years.
Demonstrates advanced teamwork skills.
Has working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules.

Responsibilities

Works with Medical Physicist in Treatment Planning Team.
Responsible for dosimetry for radiation oncology patients.
Coordinates quality assurance of dosimetry division.

Skills

Teamwork

Radiation safety knowledge

CPR certification

Education

Certified Medical Dosimetrist

Board Eligible Medical Dosimetrist

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

Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Board Eligible Medical Dosimetrist. Must be Certified within 2 years.
Demonstrates advanced teamwork skills.
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.
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.
Has the ability to interpret and execute treatment plans as defined in relevant treatment protocols.
Certified in cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

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