Medical Dosimetrist - Radiation Therapy

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

CoxHealth's Hulston Cancer Center in Springfield, MO seeks a qualified Medical Dosimetrist to calculate and plan radiation treatments from prescriptions and to support patient care with strong technical and problem-solving skills. You will work with the care team to ensure precise delivery of ionizing radiation.

Required: graduate of a dosimetry program or on-the-job training with board certification; CMDS within 12 months. Preferred: ARRT RT(T). 2+ years dosimetry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical dosimetry education program or on-the-job training with successful completion of the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.
• Preferred ARRT approved School of Radiation Therapy.
• Certificated by Medical Dosimetrists Certification Board within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and plan radiation treatments from prescriptions using planning systems or manual methods.
• Provide patient care with technical skill and teamwork with oncology staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation of dosimetry processes and plans.

Skills

Dosimetry calculations

Team collaboration

Documentation

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Medical Dosimetry education program

ARRT RT(T) preferred

CMDS certification within 12 months

Tools

Treatment planning software

Job description

Facility: Hulston Cancer Center: 3850 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department: 1378 Radiation Oncology SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: 8 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Description

A care giver with responsibility/accountability for radiation therapy dosimetry, accurately interpreting Radiation Oncologist’s prescription, calculating and planning radiation treatments by use of treatment planning computer or hand calculations; providing support and care for the patient by use of competent technical skills, problem solving and in cooperation with other health care team members. Education: Required: Graduate of a medical dosimetry education program or on-the-job training with successful completion of the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board Preferred: Graduate of an ARRT approved School of Radiation Therapy. Experience: Preferred: 2 years dosimetry experience. Skills: Competent in radiation therapy dosimetry and all associated tasks necessary to accomplish the accurate set-up, planning and delivery of ionizing radiation therapy for optimum delivery of radiation therapy. Good documentation practices Strong initiative with work assignments Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills. Exhibits valuable time management skills. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: Certified by Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board, C.M.D. within 12 months of hire. Preferred: A.R.R.T.- R.T.(T).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus