Medical Dosimetrist (Mays Cancer Center)

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, responsible for calculating computerized isodose plans for radiation oncology patients.

Job Duties:

• Computes standard dose calculations and determines computerized generation of isodose curves for external beam hyperthermia and brachytherapy radiation treatment programs in accordance with departmental procedures and generally accepted Dosimetry practices.
• Work closely with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist to develop customized treatment plans for the patients, reflective of the prescription and any other special instructions.
• Calculates treatment machine settings, documents calculations and records treatment data.
• Performs verification checks and applies quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy of dose calculations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a physical or biological science; or graduate of hospital/college affiliated medical dosimetry school is required.

Experience:

No experience is needed. One (1) to three (3) years of experience in dosimetry is preferred.

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

Certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board is required.