Medical Dosimetrist - Radiation Therapy

Facility: Hulston Cancer Center: 3850 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department: 1378 Radiation Oncology SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: 8 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job 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 members. Education: 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).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus