Dosimetrist Certified II

About Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (Royal Oak)

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital opened on Jan. 24, 1955 as a 238-bed community hospital. Today, the hospital is a 1,101-bed major academic and referral center with Level I adult trauma and Level II pediatric trauma designations. Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital has 43 residency and fellowship programs with 454 residents and fellows. Corewell is the exclusive clinical partner of the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, with more than 1,400 Beaumont doctors on faculty.

Scope of Work

The Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment, is cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy, external beam radiation therapy treatments, protons, and any other additional techniques for the treatment of patients in Radiation Oncology department. The medical dosimetrist is responsible for designing a treatment plan and carrying out calculations with mathematical accuracy for the delivery of radiation treatment based on the radiation oncologist's prescribed course of radiation therapy. This treatment plan takes into consideration tumor pathology, tumor volume and inherent dose-limiting structures surrounding the tumor. Once a treatment plan is complete the medical dosimetrist will work closely with the radiation therapists in the implementation of the prescribed plan. A medical dosimetrist has the education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distribution and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist. Provides support and assists in simulations, quality assurance initiatives, billing, departmental meetings, and the teaching of dosimetry students in the dosimetry program. A Medical Dosimetrist – Proton, is highly trained specifically to create treatment plans for Proton patients.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent At minimum, requires a level of knowledge normally acquired through the completion of an associate or bachelor’s degree in physical or biological sciences or radiation therapy technology.
• Preferred Master's Degree medical dosimetry from a JRCERT accredited program.
• 3 years of relevant experience Minimum 3-year clinical experience as a dosimetrist in Radiation Oncology. Required
• Experience as a Radiation Therapist. Preferred
• CRT-Radiologic Technologist Registration - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Radiation Therapy preferred
• CRT-Medical Dosimetrist - MDCB Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board required
• CRT-Radiation Therapist - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak

Department Name

Proton Beam - Royal Oak

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7:30-4

Days Worked

M-F

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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