Dosimetrist Jobs in California
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.
Minimum Skills: Understanding of radiation therapy planning systems (e.g., Pinnacle, Varian Eclipse)....
Job Summary: Provides suitable treatment plans for radiation therapy patients and other physics support including the measurement, calibration, and generation of radiation dose distribution, and various...
in radiation therapy technology; current National (ARRT) registry....
Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist (Long Beach, CA)
- Long Beach, CA
- 12 days ago
- Long Beach, CA
- 12 days ago
Develop, implement, supervise, and periodically review all QMP policies and procedures that pertain to radiation therapy equipment....
Solely responsible for precise calculations made to implement a course of the latest radiation therapy techniques. Assures accuracy of delivery of radiation treatments....
Two - five years radiation therapy experience as a medical dosimetrist. Medical Dosimetry Certification Board certification. Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy....
Travel Dosimetrist job in San Jose, CA - Make $3088 - $3273/week (Job #2864465)
- San Jose, CA
- 30+ days ago
- San Jose, CA
- 30+ days ago
Jun 04, 2025 Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: Dosimetrist in San Jose, CA....
Dosimetrist - Partially Remote - Scripps Green
- San Diego, CA
- 30+ days ago
- San Diego, CA
- 30+ days ago
Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with Varian Eclipse treatment planning and ARIA EMR College degree with X-ray, or Radiation Therapy focus, or equivalent At Scripps Health, you will experience...
Certified Medical Dosimetrist Per Diem Days
- Palm Springs, CA
- 30+ days ago
- Palm Springs, CA
- 30+ days ago
Knowledge of SBRT, VMAT, IMRT, and 3D treatment planning required....
As a Dosimetrist in Whittier, California, you will play a crucial role in the oncology team, working closely with radiation oncologists to calculate and deliver precise radiation therapy treatments...
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...
Qualifications Graduate of a formally organized medical dosimetry program Certified Medical Dosimetrist - certification or eligible for certification Care treatment planning experience using Eclipse...
Apply now for the position of Regional Radiation Protection Specialist, and you will provide direct oversight and support for radiation protection and environmental health and safety for PETNET Solutions...
Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Travel Radiology / Cardiology Dosimetrist job in San Jose, California paying $3,088.40 to $3,273.60 weekly....
Performs radiation therapy planning functions such as IMRT, 3D conformal, VMAT, SRS, SBRT, HDR Brachytherapy, image fusion, etc....
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Salary for Dosimetrist Jobs in California
Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dosimetrist positions.
Highest Education Level
Dosimetrists in California offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Dosimetrist position
- Waste Management
- Industrial Hygiene
- Wastewater Management
- Biology
- Emergency Response
- Wastewater
- Health and Safety
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Radiation Protection
- Radiation Therapy
- Special Procedures
- Dosimetry
- MOSAIQ
- Fluoroscopy
- Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Varian
- Image-Guided Radiation Therapy
- Medical Imaging
- Imaging
- Nuclear Medicine
- Positron Emission Tomography
- X-Rays
- Computed Tomography
- Urgent Care
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Diagnosis
- Orthopedic
- Outpatient
- Acute Care
- Oncology
- Geriatrics
- Infection Control
- Safety Management
- Pediatrics
- Diagnostic
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Electronic Medical Records
- Referrals
- Health Care
- Quality Assurance
- Teaching
- Documentation
- Filing
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Teamwork
- Research Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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