Radiation Dosimetrist

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,946 - 101,956; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill seeks a per diem Medical Dosimetrist to perform computerized treatment planning and coordinate with radiation oncologists. You'll fabricate treatment aids, measure patient doses, and guide students in dosimetry.

A Bachelor's degree is required, along with certification by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board. The position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $51.50 to $74.01, along with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific technical field or graduation from a Medical Dosimetry program.
• Certification by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) required.
• One year of health-care experience with a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate treatment aids for brachytherapy procedures.
• Measure patient doses and perform quality assurance on dosimetry.
• Provide instruction for radiation therapy students.

Skills

Dosimetry instruction for students

Technical support for brachytherapy

QA on dosimetry procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific technical field

Graduation from Medical Dosimetry school

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

Performs computerized treatment planning for patients undergoing external beam, high-dose-rate, and low-dose-rate brachytherapy treatments in coordination with radiation oncologists.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate treatment aids
• Measure patient doses using thermoluminescent dosimetry methods and materials
• Perform QA on dosimetry procedures according to standard procedures
• Provide dosimetry instruction for radiation therapy students and residents
• Provide technical and administrative support for brachytherapy procedures, including source receipt, preparation, and disposal
• Use a computerized treatment planning system to prepare radiation treatment plans and modify plans as needed to accommodate unforeseen limitations and/or changes that may occur during the course of treatment; interface with appropriate medical staff on planning approach and data gathering

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific technical field (e.g., Radiation Therapy Technology, Physics, Math) or graduation from a school of Medical Dosimetry or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Certified by Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) and credentialed as Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD), or Board eligible by MDCB (certification must be completed within one year of eligibility)

Professional Experience Requirements

• Graduation from a Medical Dosimetry school: No prior experience required
• Bachelor's degree: One (1) year of health‑care experience
• Associate's degree: Must be a registered radiation therapist and have four (4) years of experience in medical dosimetry working under the supervision of a certified medical dosimetrist or medical physicist

Job Details

• Legal Employer: STATE
• Entity: UNC Medical Center
• Organization Unit: Radiation Oncology
• Work Type: Per Diem
• Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00
• Salary Range: $51.50 - $74.01 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Work Assignment Type: Hybrid
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Exempt From Overtime: Yes

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.