Certified Medical Dosimetrist

40 hours

The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology treatment and planning team. The Medical Dosimetrist works in collaboration with the radiation therapists, medical physicists, and radiation oncologists within the department. The Medical Dosimetrist measures and generates radiation dose distributions and calculations under the direct supervision of the radiation physicist and the radiation oncologist. The Medical Dosimetrist designs, generates and measures radiation dose distributions and dose calculations while providing oversight to high-level treatment procedures in both external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs computations to deliver a prescribed dose to a defined tumor volume

Supervises and/or assists in the preparation of beam-modifying devices and treatment aids necessary to carry out the planned treatment

Selects the treatment technique, beam angles, and beam shapes to deliver a high dose of radiation to the tumor while sparing as much healthy cells/organs as possible

Assists the radiation physicist in quality assurance and radiation protection programs when necessary

Assists in brachytherapy implants, including calculation of doses

Relays information between the oncologist, physics department, and the treating therapists

Some teaching of dosimetry to students may be necessary

Monitors changes/updates within the profession

Adheres to all Amergis and worksite rules, policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Certified Medical Dosimetrist (C.M.D) licensure, as required by state regulations and/or contract specifications

Two (2) years’ experience in medical dosimetry preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.