Medical Dosimetrist

Cancer Specialists of North Florida is seeking an experienced Junior Dosimetrist to join our Radiation Department. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and accurate delivery of radiation therapy to our patients.

• Coordinate and supervise the activities of the simulator and treatment planning functions to ensure provision of safe, accurate, and quality radiation therapy.
• Work closely with Radiation Oncologists and radiation physicists to plan the course of radiation therapy by performing radiation dose distribution, dosage calculations, and constructing treatment devices.
• Assist in localization procedures using CT or conventional radiographic techniques.
• Obtain patient contours and assist in outlining anatomical structures and the target volume in three dimensions.
• Collaborate with physicians to plan radiation treatments.
• Determine required treatment time or monitor settings for delivery of prescribed dose.
• Prepare treatment aids and beam modifying devices, including head holders, molds, shields, cradles, compensators, and others as needed.
• Perform verification of treatment plans through treatment simulation using CT or conventional radiographic techniques.
• Responsible for entry of treatment parameters in the record/verify system.
• Observes all safety and health regulations and ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations.

• Graduate of Accredited Radiation Therapy program and/or at least 5 years of experience in a Radiation Oncology Department and/or graduate of an accredited school of Medical Dosimetry.
• Licensed Radiation Therapist or a certificate of completion from an accredited 1 – 2 year school of Medical Dosimetry.

• Knowledgeable of 3D Treatment Planning, Isodose Planning, Irregular Field dose calculations, and simple dose calculations.
• Knowledge of IMRT Treatment Planning and CT Simulation preferred.

Cancer Specialists of North Florida is an EEO Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.