Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Core
Develop optimal radiation treatment plans for cancer patients to maximize tumor dose while minimizing exposure to normal organs, working under the direction of a radiation oncologist.
Role type
Certified Medical Dosimetrist (IC)
Builds
Radiation treatment plans and dosimetry calculations for cancer therapy
Domain
Healthcare / Radiation Oncology
Required skills
Radiation physics, medical dosimetry techniques, tumor pathology, anatomy and physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation safety, mathematical calculations, image registration (CT, MRI, PET), treatment planning systems operation, brachytherapy planning, quality assurance
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Treatment planning computer systems, CT, MRI, PET, DRRs, CBCTs, IGRT methods
Responsibilities
Design optimized patient treatment plans with optimal beam geometry; Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures using medical imaging; Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for verification; Supervise or perform simulations and tumor localization; Assist in the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, and immobilization devices; Communicate with radiation therapists on treatment implementation; Perform calculations for accurate dose delivery and verify mathematical accuracy; Provide technical support to the Medical Physicist regarding radiation safety and equipment calibration; Operate and perform quality assurance on treatment planning systems; Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents; Participate in clinical research and quality improvement processes.
Seniority
Entry to Intermediate (Level Descriptor: Medical Dosimetrist) to Fully Qualified (Level Descriptor: Certified Medical Dosimetrist)
