Medical Dosimetrist- Certified

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Medical Dosimetrist- Certified - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Medical Dosimetrist- Cert

About the Department

Join the Radiation Oncology department at Henry Ford Health, a leader in delivering coordinated care across Michigan. As part of Henry Ford Medical Group, you¿ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts, leveraging cutting-edge technology and clinical resources to provide exceptional patient care. Our department is dedicated to advancing radiation therapy through innovation, education, and compassionate care, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.

Role Overview

As a Medical Dosimetrist, you'll play a critical role in the radiation oncology team, generating radiation dose distributions and calculations in collaboration with medical physicists and radiation oncologists. Your expertise ensures precise and effective treatment plans, directly impacting patient care and outcomes.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

**What You Will Do**

• Partner with medical physicists and radiation oncologists to generate precise radiation dose distributions and calculations—because getting treatment planning right is what it's all about.
• Take the helm of treatment planning computer systems and conduct quality assurance checks under the Medical Physicist's guidance, keeping our technology sharp and our accuracy sharper.
• Translate clinical protocols into flawless treatment plans that meet established procedures and clinical standards—no room for guesswork here.
• Bridge the gap between your technical expertise and the clinical team by communicating treatment specifications clearly to Radiation Oncologists for approval and to Radiation Therapists for seamless implementation.
• Champion radiation safety compliance across all procedures, protecting both patients and staff with unwavering attention to detail.

 

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a formally organized medical dosimetry program with clinical and classroom curriculum, OR Bachelor¿s degree in physical or biological sciences, OR Associate/Bachelor¿s degree in other fields with required on-the-job training and experience.
• Minimum 12 months to 2 years of supervised work experience in medical dosimetry under a Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Medical Physicist, depending on educational background.
• Mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus.
• Ability to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts for treatment planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist.
• Experience with brachytherapy procedures.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities. Be part of a community that values innovation, patient care, and professional development.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care.