Proton Therapy Dosimetrist I – Growth in Radiation Oncology

careers-fhcrc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision

Dental

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle operates a Proton Therapy Center seeking a Dosimetrist I to perform treatment planning and dose calculations for external beam and HDR therapies. You will work with physicians, physicists, and therapists to ensure accurate, efficient plans that meet clinical directives.

The role requires formal dosimetry training or therapy background, board eligibility, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Medical Dosimetry school or certified Radiation Therapist.
• Board eligible in Dosimetry as recognized by MDCB.
• Strong communication skills; ability to work with multidisciplinary team.
• May be required to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform external beam radiation therapy planning and dose calculations.
• Perform HDR planning and dose calculations.
• Use Mosaiq EMR and other software to complete tasks.
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, physics, therapists to ensure dosimetrically appropriate plans.
• Follow physician directives to create radiation plans and present dosimetry results.
• Assist in Simulation with clinicians as requested.
• Perform charge capture and reconcile charges in EMR.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Physical ability

Education

MS in Medical Dosimetry/related field

Bachelor degree (preferred) in Radiation Therapy/Math/Physics

Tools

Raystation

Mosaiq EMR

BrachyVision/Oncentra

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Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle operates a Proton Therapy Center seeking a Dosimetrist I to perform treatment planning and dose calculations for external beam and HDR therapies. You will work with physicians, physicists, and therapists to ensure accurate, efficient plans that meet clinical directives.

The role requires formal dosimetry training or therapy background, board eligibility, and strong communication.