Medical Dosimetrist

About the job

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, is hiring a medical dosimetrist to create radiation therapy treatment plans with 3D, IMRT and SBRT techniques. Working with radiation oncologists, physicists and radiation therapists, the dosimetrist helps make sure prescribed radiation doses are delivered safely and effectively.

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center welcomes new graduates and offers training and mentoring to help them build confidence.

What you'll do

• Create and implement 3D, IMRT and SBRT treatment plans based on CT, MRI and PET imaging
• Define target volumes and treatment fields together with oncologists and physicists
• Perform patient-specific quality assurance and run quality checks on treatment plans and linear accelerators
• Advise radiation therapists on patient setup, immobilization devices and treatment variables
• Help calibrate radiation therapy equipment
• Keep detailed, accurate records of treatment plans, calculations and quality assurance work
• Make sure work complies with hospital policy, radiation safety guidelines and regulatory standards
• Take part in clinical research, the rollout of new technology and staff training
• Lend technical and clinical know-how to the radiation oncology team

What you need

• A bachelor's degree in a physical science, or graduation from an accredited radiation therapy program
• Either a completed formal dosimetry program or equivalent experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Proficiency with treatment planning software such as Eclipse, Pinnacle or RayStation
• Strong analytical skills and careful attention to detail when calculating radiation doses
• Understanding of anatomy and radiation physics, plus radiation safety protocols
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with patients and staff
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Skill with data entry, documentation and EMR systems
• Professionalism, accountability and a commitment to continuous learning

Preferred

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) credential from the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)
• At least 3 years working as a dosimetrist in radiation oncology
• Experience with treatment planning systems such as Eclipse or Pinnacle

Benefits

• A sign-on bonus