Dosimetrist

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Collaborates with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to establish comprehensive treatment plans

• Designs and calculates radiation therapy treatments for tumors based on their specific locations and nearby critical structures.

• Outlines critical organ structures on CT scans.

• Assists in the preparation of immobilization devices and treatment aids.

• Uses treatment planning computers to produce acceptable treatment plans for patients.

• Translates treatment plan information accurately into daily treatment information.

• Accurately calculates monitor units for individual fields and completes treatment plans on time.

• Prepares final dosage calculations and distribution summaries for brachytherapy procedures.

• Supervises daily set-up data relating to dose, daily dose per field, wedges, and special procedures.

• Utilizes various imaging sources such as CT, MRI, and PET studies in treatment planning.

• Prepares contours and assists in CT localization for planning purposes.

• Discusses patient diagnosis and treatment planning options with a radiation oncologist.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Previous experience as a Radiation Therapist. [Required]
• Computer proficiency [Required]

• Bachelor's [Required]

• in a basic science, or a formal course in Medical Dosimetry

• Completion of a formal course in Radiation Therapy Technology followed by on-the-job training of five years [Required]
• Five years of training in Dosimetry under the supervision of the physicist and dosimetrist is required for a Radiation Therapist, if the employee did not complete a formal course in Dosimetry.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.