Cone Health

Not-for-profit healthcare network delivering hospital care

Dosimetrist - Radiation Oncology

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Full-timeUnited StatesNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate of a Radiation Therapy Technology Program or a Certified Medical Dosimetrist Program.
Successfully complete the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board exam within 3 years of hire and obtain Certified Medical Dosimetrist certification; maintain the certification while employed.

Responsibilities

Perform treatment planning and dose calculations to develop optimal radiation therapy plans for patients.
Determine beam arrangements to deliver radiation to tumors while minimizing damage to normal organs.
Ensure accurate documentation of treatment plans and calculations to meet regulatory and quality assurance standards.
Use imaging data, including CT scans, MRIs, and PET scans, to delineate target volumes and critical structures during treatment planning.
Verify treatment delivery parameters, including machine settings, treatment aids, and patient positions, to ensure accurate and safe radiation therapy delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.
Three years of experience working as an independently functioning medical dosimetrist.

Radiation Oncology

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The Dosimetrist produces radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the radiation oncologist to ensure that radiation treatment promotes the most lethal radiation dose with the fewest side effects to the patient's healthy organs. Working under minimal supervision, this role ensures the safety of patients during treatment.

Essential Job Function

Performs treatment planning and dose calculations to develop optimal radiation therapy plans for patients.
Determines the arrangement of beams to deliver the radiation to the tumor, while minimizing damage to normal organs.
Ensures accurate documentation of treatment plans and calculations to meet regulatory and quality assurance standards.
Utilizes imaging data, such as CT scans, MRIs, and PET scans, to accurately delineate target volumes and critical structures during treatment planning.
Verifies treatment delivery parameters, including machine settings, treatment aids, and patient positions to ensure accurate and safe radiation therapy delivery.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Required: Graduate of a Radiation Therapy Technology Program or a Certified Medical Dosimetrist Program; Successful completion of the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) exam within 3 years of hire, resulting in certification as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD). The CMD certification must be maintained while employed.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.

Experience

Preferred: 3 years working as an independently functioning medical dosimetrist.

Licensure/Certification/Listing

Required: Certified Medical Dosimetrist via Medical Dosimetry Certification Board exam within 3 years of hire.

Work Shift :

Relief Coverage (United States of America)

On Call Required

FTE:

Job Type:

Full Time (40 Hours/Week)

About the Company

Cone Health

Not-for-profit healthcare network delivering hospital care

Cone Health is a not-for-profit healthcare network that serves communities in Alamance, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, and surrounding counties by operating hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, and centers for heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, women’s and children’s health, and advanced imaging. Its services are delivered through a system of hospitals, clinics, and the Cone Health Medical Group and Triad HealthCare Network, with revenue coming from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs. The network differentiates itself by emphasizing community care and serving underserved populations, supported by a large staff, physician partners, and volunteers, and it holds recognized workplace culture awards. The goal is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and improve health outcomes across its diverse service areas.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $100K
Headquarters: Greensboro, NC
Founded: 1953

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