Dosimetrist
On-siteChesapeake, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Design treatment plans using computer and manual computation with optimal beam geometry to deliver prescribed radiation doses while sparing critical structures. Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures from CT, MRI, and PET data sets, and create reference images including DRRs and CBCTs for verification. Supervise simulations, tumor localization, and the fabrication of blocks, filters, and immobilization devices. Perform calculations for accurate dose delivery, document patient chart information, and verify mathematical accuracy. Assist Medical Physicists in ensuring radiation safety, quality assurance standards, and brachytherapy procedures. Teach applied dosimetry concepts to students and participate in clinical research and quality improvement processes.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Successful completion of a certified Radiologic Technology Training program specialized in Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry
- 3 years as a Medical Dosimetrist in simulation, patient setup, and radiation therapy treatment planning
- Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board
- Ability to work in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Desired Qualifications
- Formal training in a JCERT accredited Dosimetry program
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