MEDICAL RADIATION DOSIMETRIST

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Retirement with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life and AD&D insurance

Well-being program

Career advancement

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England in Hartford, CT seeks a Medical Dosimetrist to apply advanced physics and imaging to design and optimize radiation therapy plans. You will collaborate with oncologists, physicists, and therapists to deliver safe, effective, personalized treatments.

The role requires MDCB certification and a Bachelor's degree, with proficiency in planning software and imaging. A rigorous QA process and precise documentation are part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MDCB certification required.
• Proficiency in radiation therapy treatment planning software.
• Strong imaging interpretation and calculation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize radiation therapy plans to deliver prescribed doses while avoiding critical structures.
• Identify and contour structures using CT/MRI/PET data and perform image registration.
• Perform complex dose calculations for external beam and brachytherapy; ensure safety standards.
• Supervise or assist in creating immobilization devices and beam-modifying tools.
• Collaborate with oncologists and physicists; communicate treatment parameters to therapists.
• Participate in QA/QC processes and maintain accurate treatment records.

Skills

Treatment planning software

Imaging interpretation

Complex calculations

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MDCB certification

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:

Position Purpose

Medical radiation dosimetrists apply advanced physics, imaging, and computational skills to ensure that each patient receives the correct dose of radiation to the intended target area, in compliance with safety guidelines. They work closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists to deliver safe, effective, and personalized treatments

What you will do

• Treatment Planning: Design and optimize radiation therapy plans using computer systems and manual calculations to deliver prescribed doses while avoiding critical structures

• Imaging & Contouring: Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures using CT, MRI, PET, and other imaging data; perform image registration and create reference images for treatment delivery

• Dosimetry Calculations: Perform complex dose calculations for external beam and brachytherapy, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety standards

• Device & Device Planning: Supervise or assist in creating custom immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, and other beam-modifying tools
• Collaboration: Consult with oncologists and physicists, communicate treatment parameters to therapists, and provide advisory input on treatment delivery
• Quality Assurance: Participate in QA/QC processes, verify equipment setup, and maintain accurate treatment records

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Licensure: Certification from the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)
• Skills: Proficiency in radiation therapy treatment planning software, advanced imaging interpretation, complex calculations, and strong written/verbal communication skills
• Experience: Prior experience in radiation oncology, medical physics, or related technical fields.

Pay Range: $58.65 -$93.85 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.