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 The Medical Dosimetrist coordinates the physician’s intended treatment prescription by performing computerized treatment planning for patients under external beam treatments, while using proper oral and written communication for implementation of the treatment plan to ensure high levels of safety and patient satisfaction. Responsibilities Available to simulation staff and physician for consultation on patient setup and troubleshooting setup difficulties. Assures that data acquisition and immobilization methods are adequate for correct treatment planning to ensure minimal patient re‑scans. Provides valuable information to the physician regarding treatment parameter options and limitations of the treatment machine and treatment planning system. Develops optimal treatment plan in a timely manner, possibly requiring multiple plan options and trials for physician analysis. Provides additional dose calculations or assessment of prior treatment fields when instructed by the physician. Qualifications 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 and experience. If graduated from Medical Dosimetry school: No prior experience required. If holding a Bachelor’s degree: One year of health care experience required. If holding an Associate’s degree: Must be a registered radiation therapist and have four years of experience in medical dosimetry working under the supervision of a Certified medical dosimetrist or medical physicist. Requires certification by the Board of Medical Dosimetry (CMD). Board eligible by MDCB (certification must be completed within one year of eligibility). Job Details Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Radiation Therapy Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Work Assignment Type: Hybrid Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: PARDEECANCR Exempt From Overtime: Yes 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr