Certified Medical Dosimetrist - Syracuse, NY - DS 26-14701

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD)
Location: Syracuse, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 14 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift – 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Schedule: Monday–Friday; 40 hours per week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $2,200–$3,000 per week, based on experience
Traveler: $3,000–$3,300 per week, based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) to join a Radiation Oncology team for a 14-week contract assignment. The dosimetrist will develop and optimize radiation therapy treatment plans to ensure accurate radiation delivery while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. The role involves collaboration with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists to support safe, effective patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Active Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) credential.

• Good standing with the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).

• Must maintain required continuing education credits in accordance with MDCB requirements.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in medical dosimetry or radiation therapy treatment planning preferred.

• Knowledge of radiation physics, radiation oncology, treatment planning, and dose calculation principles.

• Experience developing external beam radiation therapy treatment plans.

• Familiarity with patient simulation, localization, CT-based treatment planning, and treatment verification procedures.

• Ability to perform clinical responsibilities independently with minimal supervision.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.

• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment health clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an acute-care hospital or radiation oncology department.

• Proficiency with radiation treatment planning systems and medical imaging tools.

• Knowledge of radiation safety practices, quality assurance procedures, and clinical documentation standards.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement external beam radiation therapy treatment plans according to physician-prescribed radiation doses.

• Collaborate with radiation oncologists to design and optimize individualized treatment plans.

• Perform radiation dose calculations to support accurate and safe treatment delivery.

• Review patient imaging studies and assist with patient localization and simulation procedures.

• Participate in treatment planning CT procedures, target volume contouring, and initial treatment setup.

• Evaluate treatment plans to minimize radiation exposure to surrounding healthy organs and tissues.

• Perform and document medical record quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Verify treatment parameters and planning documentation according to established clinical protocols.

• Collaborate with radiation therapists, medical physicists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Maintain accurate patient treatment records and follow radiation safety standards.

• Perform specialty-specific duties in an acute-care setting with minimal orientation and supervision.

• Comply with departmental policies, clinical guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.