Dosimetrist - Radiation Oncology

Kettering Health Main Campus

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God's love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Job Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Medical Director and the department Radiation Oncologists works as a member of the Radiation Oncology team.

Under the guidance of a Medical Physicist accurately plans and calculates external beam treatments of patient.

The Medical Dosimetrist is responsible for his/her own professional development and practices within the scope of care defined by law. Utilizing organizational resources the Medical Dosimetrist acts as a patient advocate for safe care, including participation in performance improvement activities.

The planning of treatments for radiation oncology patients reflects the mission, vision, values, and philosophies of the organization and the department.

Job Requirements

• Must be board certified in Medical Dosimetry by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB), or be board eligible with intent to pursue certification
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• Required Licenses[Ohio, United States] OtherBLSARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy - preferredBoard Certified in Medical Dosimetry (MDCB)
• Ability to function with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Cognitive ability to assess situational needs and problem solve.
• Must work in a team environment with all staff and physicians.
• Accurately and efficiently produce quality treatment plans for a wide variety of sites utilizing external beam 3D, IMRT, SBRT, SRT, and SRS techniques.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving of patient setups during simulation and throughout the patients' treatment course.
• Collaborates with physicists and physicians for patient care.
• Demonstrates a willingness to assist in solving complex treatment scenarios such as re-treatments.
• Demonstrates and maintains an understanding of tools and resources used to complete work efficiently and effectively.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures relating to dosimetry functions and patient care within the department.