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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Dosimetrist

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeHendersonville, NC, USA$101.8k - $189.3kRemote

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Radiation Therapist is required.
  • Computer proficiency is required.
  • A Bachelor's degree in a basic science, or a formal course in Medical Dosimetry, is required.
  • Completion of a formal course in Radiation Therapy Technology followed by five years of on-the-job training is required.
  • For a Radiation Therapist who did not complete a formal course in Dosimetry, five years of training in Dosimetry under the supervision of a physicist and dosimetrist is required.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to establish comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Design and calculate radiation therapy treatments for tumors based on their specific locations and nearby critical structures.
  • Outline critical organ structures on CT scans.
  • Assist in preparing immobilization devices and treatment aids.
  • Use treatment-planning computers to produce acceptable patient treatment plans.
  • Translate treatment-plan information accurately into daily treatment information.
  • Calculate monitor units for individual fields and complete treatment plans on time.
  • Prepare final dosage calculations and distribution summaries for brachytherapy procedures.
  • Supervise daily setup data relating to dose, daily dose per field, wedges, and special procedures.
  • Use imaging sources such as CT, MRI, and PET studies in treatment planning.
  • Prepare contours and assist in CT localization for planning purposes.
  • Discuss patient diagnosis and treatment-planning options with a radiation oncologist.

About the Company

AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

AdventHealth operates a nationwide network that provides whole-person health care across hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and digital tools. It coordinates care through an integrated system where care teams work across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, supported by the AdventHealth app for scheduling, telehealth, and records. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven focus rooted in Christian heritage and a large, connected network designed to cover the full patient journey from hospital to home. Its goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by improving the health and prosperity of the communities it serves, offering accessible, coordinated care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$250K
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1973

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