Radiation Dosimetrist: Precise Therapy Planning & Patient Care

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

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.