Medical Dosimetrist - Radiation Therapy

Description :A care giver with responsibility/accountability for radiation therapy dosimetry, accurately interpreting Radiation Oncologist's prescription, calculating and planning radiation treatments by use of treatment planning computer or hand calculations; providing support and care for the patient by use of competent technical skills, problem solving and in cooperation with other health care team membersEducation: Required: Graduate of a medical dosimetry education program or on-the-job training with successful completion of the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board Preferred: Graduate of an ARRT approved School of Radiation Therapy. Experience: Preferred: 2 years dosimetry experience Skills: Competent in radiation therapy dosimetry and all associated tasks necessary to accomplish the accurate set-up, planning and delivery of ionizing radiation therapy for optimum delivery of radiation therapy. Good documentation practices Strong initiative with work assignments Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills. Exhibits valuable time management skills Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: Certified by Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board, C.M.D. within 12 months of hire. Preferred: A.R.R.T.- R.T.(T).aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a