Medical Dosimetrist
Core
Design and optimize 3D radiation treatment plans (IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, IMPT) for photon and proton therapy patients to deliver prescribed doses while sparing critical structures.
Role type
Senior IC medical dosimetrist (radiation oncology)
Builds
Personalized radiation therapy treatment plans for cancer patients
Domain
Healthcare / Radiation Oncology / Medical Physics
Required skills
3D conformal treatment planning, IMRT/VMAT/SBRT planning, IMPT planning, image registration (CT/MRI/PET), contouring normal and dose-limiting structures, radiation safety, immobilization device usage, health care informatics
Preferred skills
JRCERT-accredited formal education in medical dosimetry, MDCB certification, clinical experience with 3D conformal and IMRT/VMAT/SBRT, continuing education in quality improvement, clinical research participation
Technologies
3D planning systems, CT, MRI, PET, immobilization devices, compensators, wedges
Responsibilities
Design 3D/IMRT/VMAT/SBRT/IMPT treatment plans using computerized 3D planning systems; Communicate technical information and support radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists; Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures using multi-modal imaging; Perform image registrations with various data sets; Participate in continuing education and quality improvement processes; Educate students and visiting professionals on treatment plan development; Participate in clinical research projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
