Medical Dosimetrist - Radiation Therapy

Location: Lake Spring

Description

:

A care giver with responsibility/accountability for radiation therapy dosimetry, accurately interpreting Radiation Oncologist’s prescription, calculating and planning radiation treatments by use of treatment planning computer or hand calculations; providing support and care for the patient by use of competent technical skills, problem solving and in cooperation with other health care team members

Education:

▪

Required:

Graduate of a medical dosimetry education program or on-the-job training with successful completion of the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board ▪ Preferred:
Graduate of an ARRT approved School of Radiation Therapy.

Experience:

▪ Preferred: 2 years dosimetry experience

Skills:

▪ Competent in radiation therapy dosimetry and all associated tasks necessary to accomplish the accurate set-up, planning and delivery of ionizing radiation therapy for optimum delivery of radiation therapy. ▪ Good documentation practices ▪ Strong initiative with work assignments ▪ Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills. ▪ Exhibits valuable time management skills

Licensure/Certification /Registration: ▪

Required:

Certified by Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board, C.M.D. within 12 months of hire. ▪ Preferred: A.R.R.T.

- R.T.(T).