Dosimetrist Jobs
A Dosimetrist is a crucial member of the radiology team who creates radiation treatment plans for patients undergoing radiation therapy. They calculate the correct dosage of radiation given to the patient, ensuring it's precise and safe. A Dosimetrist also collaborates with medical physicists and radiation oncologists to devise the best treatment approach for each patient. They use advanced computer software for treatment simulations and planning, and regularly monitor the patient's response to the treatment, adjusting the plan as necessary.
Important skills for a Dosimetrist include strong math and physics abilities, critical thinking, attention to detail, and proficiency in using complex technical software. They should also have excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team and communicate with patients. Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) is typically required, along with a bachelor's degree in a related field. Before becoming a Dosimetrist, individuals might hold roles such as a Radiation Therapist, Medical Physicist, or Radiologic Technologist.
Responsibilities Develop and administer radiation therapy treatment plan under the direction of medical physicist and radiation oncologist....
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Understands the technical aspects of radiation therapy treatments and communicates these aspects to the radiation oncology and the radiation therapist....
Responsibilities Provides supervision for daily operations of assigned outpatient clinic section (i.e. patient care team, front desk, records, ancillary services). Ensures optimal daily patient...
Independently creates radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities....
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED\: Three years of clinical experience in a radiation therapy department as a radiation therapist or medical dosimetrist MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW\: Board...
therapy to achieve the therapeutic treatment outcome of a patient....
including general function and condition of radiation therapy equipment....
Manager, Nuclear Physics - Radiation Safety Officer
- Indianapolis, IN
- 1 day ago
- Indianapolis, IN
- 1 day ago
Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...
Certified Medical Dosimetrist - Proton Therapy System Coming Soon!
- Palo Alto, CA
- 1 day ago
- Palo Alto, CA
- 1 day ago
course of radiation therapy....
Qualifications Successful completion of Medical Dosimetry Program Required or current certification with the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board will be accepted in lieu of education Work Experience...
We offer 2D, 3D, IMRT, SBRT and SRT treatments as well as Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART). True Beam and Ethos linear accelerator....
THE POSITION: The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and...
Assist in record keeping and documentation of treatment parameters for all patients undergoing radiation therapy....
THE POSITION: The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and...
Assist in record keeping and documentation of treatment parameters for all patients undergoing radiation therapy....
Salary for Dosimetrist Jobs Nationwide
Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dosimetrist positions.
Highest Education Level
Dosimetrists offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Dosimetrist position
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Radiation Protection
- Radiation Therapy
- Special Procedures
- Dosimetry
- MOSAIQ
- Fluoroscopy
- Positron Emission Tomography
- Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Varian
- Image-Guided Radiation Therapy
- Medical Imaging
- Imaging
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Interventional Radiology
- Nuclear Medicine
- X-Rays
- Computed Tomography
- Urgent Care
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Orthopedic
- Diagnosis
- Trauma
- Outpatient
- Surgery
- Acute Care
- Oncology
- Safety Management
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Basic Life Support
- Diagnostic
- Patient Care
- Nursing
- Electronic Medical Records
- Medical Terminology
- Health Care
- Referrals
- Quality Control
- Documentation
- Quality Assurance
- Filing
- Policy Development
- Regulations
- Research Skills
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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