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Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

Community-based oncology and hematology care

Medical Dosimetrist

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timePort St. Lucie, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree is required.
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in medical dosimetry is preferred.
  • Must be certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) or board eligible.
  • Requires 0–1 year of dosimetry experience and MDCB eligibility.
  • Demonstrate analysis and critical thinking.
  • Have interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication.
  • Manage time effectively and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Collaborate across management levels, departments, and teams.
  • Negotiate problems and explore solutions with physicians.

Responsibilities

  • Calculate computerized isodose plans for radiation oncology patients under the direction of the Radiation Therapy Physicist and/or Radiation Oncologist.
  • Register CT, PET/CT, and/or MRI images; generate and compute standard dose calculations; and determine computerized isodose curves for radiation treatment programs.
  • Calculate treatment machine settings, document calculations, and record treatment data in therapy charts.
  • Prepare treatment aids and beam-modifying devices, including head holders, molds, shields, cradles, and compensators, as needed.
  • Assist with imaging localization procedures using CT or conventional radiographic techniques.
  • Transfer CT, PET, and MRI datasets to develop anatomical structures.
  • Register PET/CT or MRI images with simulation CT images to create deformable image fusion and registration.
  • Assist in outlining anatomical structures and the planning target volume in three dimensions.
  • Create and calculate conformal computerized isodose plans for radiation oncology patients and tumor types, using external beam techniques including intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).
  • Discuss treatment aims with physicians, including planned tumor doses and maximum acceptable doses to normal tissue.
  • Generate isodose distributions and calculate accurate delivery of prescribed doses; present plans to physicians and/or physicists and discuss alternatives.
  • Create PDF plan documentation with proper anatomical labeling, perform secondary calculations, and maintain records in the Treatment Management System (TMS) to support appropriate planning charges.
  • Calculate treatment time or monitor settings for delivery of prescribed doses.
  • Assist in verifying treatment plans through simulation using CT or conventional radiographic techniques.
  • Assist therapist staff in implementing treatment plans and enter treatment parameters in TMS.
  • Assist with routine quality control, including weekly chart checks and chart rounds.
  • Participate in clinical research to develop and implement new treatment techniques.
  • Provide treatment-planning instruction to staff, residents, and students as required.
  • Maintain records and documentation of treatment parameters for patients undergoing radiation therapy.
  • Document patient billing information accurately and promptly.
  • Maintain an inventory of radioactive substances and correctly load and unload them into designated devices as prescribed by a physician.
  • Assist with localization procedures for intracavitary or interstitial sources or seeds and with implementing brachytherapy cases.
  • Incorporate department and state policies and procedures into patient care and treatment planning.
  • Participate in continuing education on current treatment-planning techniques and advances in medical dosimetry.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
  • Work at any company location to meet business needs and work overtime when given sufficient notice.
  • Follow company and departmental policies and procedures, keep the work area and records orderly, and maintain company equipment in safe working order.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in medical dosimetry.

About the Company

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

Community-based oncology and hematology care

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute is the largest independent medical oncology/hematology network in the U.S., delivering cancer care through nearly 100 community-based locations with over 240 physicians. Patients receive individualized treatment plans from board-certified clinicians, with access to ongoing clinical research and targeted therapies. The practice combines local, physician-led care with a strong research program to offer genetically-based immunotherapies and other advanced treatments. Its goal is to provide compassionate, high-quality cancer care close to home while advancing cancer treatment through clinical trials and new therapies.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Fort Myers, FL
Founded
1984

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