Radiation Dosimetrist: CT/PET-MRI Planning & QA

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist to perform CT simulation, generate dose distributions, and assist with treatment planning under supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration with the Medical Physicist.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Therapy or related field, and CMD certification within 18 months with BLS within 6 months unless exempted. No prior experience is required, offering growth within a comprehensive oncology program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of radiation oncology equipment and software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with physicians, staff, patients and families.
• Ability to work independently and use analytical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform virtual CT simulation and treatment planning.
• Measure and generate dose distributions and calculations.
• Correlate scans across PET/MRI/CT for simple case planning.
• Prepare treatment plans to limit doses to critical structures using planning algorithms.
• Assist with implant programs and troubleshoot multileaf collimation as directed.
• Record data in patient charts and manage medical records.
• Operate QA on equipment as required.
• Provide age-appropriate care per department policies and life-span development.

Skills

Radiation oncology equipment

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Therapy or related field

Tools

Treatment planning software

CT simulation software

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist to perform CT simulation, generate dose distributions, and assist with treatment planning under supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration with the Medical Physicist.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Therapy or related field, and CMD certification within 18 months with BLS within 6 months unless exempted. No prior experience is required, offering growth within a comprehensive oncology program.