Medical Dosimetrist

Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Billings
Posted on: April 28, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description:The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the Radiation Oncology team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment, and has the education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the Medical Physicist and Radiation Oncologist.If you are interested in learning more about this role or about Intermountain Health, click here to schedule time with me! Posting SpecificsShift Details: Part-time (24 hours). Hybrid work arrangements may be considered following a period of several months of on-site responsibilities.Unit/Location: St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Cancer Centers of MontanaAdditional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying. Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a Medical Dosimetrist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact. What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the "Power of We."As a Medical Dosimetrist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

• Prepares radiation therapy treatment plans according to physician's dose prescription using computerized methods for review and approval by the physician and medical physicist. Calculates patient radiation therapy dose prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist using computer and hand-calculation techniques.
• Prepare contours of areas to be planned and treated. Design and fabricate compensating filters, shielding blocks, bolus and molds as required.
• Enters information into record and verifies system detailing information relating to target dose, skin dose, off-axis dose, field weighting and placement of wedges, shields, and compensating devices.
• Assists radiation therapists in the implementation of patient treatment plans. Performs/assists in patient simulation process. Positions patient in Computed Tomography for simulation if appropriate.
• Communicates to physician and physicist any unusual patient treatment and/or setups.Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy or equivalent degree in Medical Dosimetry is required
  • Registration as a CMD (Certified Medical Dosimetrist) by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board is required within 2 years of hire
  • BCLS certification is required (does not apply if assignment is remote)Preferred Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy or equivalent degree in Medical Dosimetry preferredPhysical Requirements:Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.Location:St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Cancer Centers of MontanaWork City:BillingsWork State:MontanaScheduled Weekly Hours:24The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $49.86 - $76.93 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice.

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