CERTIFIED MEDICAL DOSIMETRIST
Company: Forrest General Hospital
Location: Hattiesburg
Posted on: April 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Summary:
The medical dosimetrist is a member of the radiation oncology team
who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical
relevance of radiation oncology in the management of cancer or
other disease processes, with special expertise in radiation
therapy treatment planning. A dosimetrist is a key member of a
radiation-oncology team, which treats patients with tumors and
other cancerous tissues. This medical professional performs
advanced mathematical calculations to determine the optimal
radiation dosage, and the most effective external-beam geometry for
administering the dose.
Dosimetrists create two or three possible treatment plans for
patients, then work with radiation oncologists to select the best
procedure. They detect the size, composition, and location of
tumors. This allows radiation to be applied in a way that it does
not damage healthy tissues. The dosimetrist is in charge of
measuring the proper doses of radiation, which are generally
provided daily for several weeks. The medical dosimetrists report
directly to the Oncology Service Line Administrator.
Performance Expectations:
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- - - - - - - - - - - -Designs treatment plans with optimal beam
geometry to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and to spare
critical organs.
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- - - - - - - - - - - -Identifies and contours normal and
dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data
sets.
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- - - - - - - - - - - -Creates and transfers reference images and
localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery
to include DRRS,
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- - - - - - - - - - - -Communicates/consults with radiation
therapists in an advisory role in the implementation of treatment
plans that include the
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compensators, wedges, filed arrangement, and other treatment or
imaging parameters.
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delivery of the prescribed dose; document all pertinent information
in the patient's record,
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- - - - - - - - - - - -and verify the mathematical accuracy of all
calculations by acceptable methods.
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the Medical Physicists, in radiation safety protection, and
qualitative machine
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treatment plans and radiation oncology equipment.
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- - - - - - - - - - - -Operates and performs quality assurance
under the direction of the Medical Physicist on treatment planning
computers.
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application of specific methods of patient and/or beam dosimetry as
required by the Medical Physicist.
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performing treatment planning and dose calculations. Performs or
assists in receiving, loading,
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required.
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radiation monitoring devices to measure radioactivity and perform
assays as required.
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to students, radiation therapists, and residents as required.
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continuing education as required.
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safety principles and practice, as well current regulations by the
NRC and
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criteria and develop treatment plans as defined by relevant
treatment protocols.
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Qualifications:
Education/Skills
Completion of a university-affiliated medical dosimetry program
that offers classroom and clinical training is preferred.
Certification (MDCB) in Medical Dosimetry is required. At least
eighteen months of combined classroom and work experience
required.
Excellent mathematical, analytical and research skills are
required. Must have proficiency in radiation oncology treatment and
adequate knowledge of safety and quality assurance procedures used
during radiation therapy.
Work Experience:
Three years' experience is preferred.
Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE
Mental Demands:
Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow
directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and
function under stress. Must be detailed oriented.
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Keywords: Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg , CERTIFIED MEDICAL DOSIMETRIST, Healthcare , Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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