Radiation Dosimetrist

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. Summary Performs computerized treatment planning for patients undergoing external beam, high-dose-rate, and low-dose-rate brachytherapy treatments in coordination with radiation oncologists. Responsibilities Fabricate treatment aids Measure patient doses using thermoluminescent dosimetry methods and materials Perform QA on dosimetry procedures according to standard procedures Provide dosimetry instruction for radiation therapy students and residents Provide technical and administrative support for brachytherapy procedures, including source receipt, preparation, and disposal Use a computerized treatment planning system to prepare radiation treatment plans and modify plans as needed to accommodate unforeseen limitations and/or changes that may occur during the course of treatment; interface with appropriate medical staff on planning approach and data gathering Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in a scientific technical field (e.g., Radiation Therapy Technology, Physics, Math) or graduation from a school of Medical Dosimetry or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Licensure/Certification Requirements Certified by Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) and credentialed as Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD), or Board eligible by MDCB (certification must be completed within one year of eligibility) Professional Experience Requirements Graduation from a Medical Dosimetry school: No prior experience required Bachelor's degree: One (1) year of health‑care experience Associate's degree: Must be a registered radiation therapist and have four (4) years of experience in medical dosimetry working under the supervision of a certified medical dosimetrist or medical physicist Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Radiation Oncology Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00 Salary Range: $51.50 - $74.01 per hour (Hiring Range) Work Assignment Type: Hybrid Work Schedule: Day Job Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina Exempt From Overtime: Yes EEO Statement Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC Health Care