Junior Dosimetrist

Cancer Specialists of North Florida is seeking an experienced Junior Dosimetrist to join our Radiation Department.

Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Dosimetrist, the Junior Dosimetrist will be responsible for charting radiation treatment plans, determining treatment dimensions, and promoting the implementation of treatment plans for radiation therapy patients.

• Coordinate and supervise the activities of the simulator and treatment planning functions to ensure safe, accurate, and quality radiation therapy.
• Work closely with Radiation Oncologists and radiation physicists to plan 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.
• Assist therapist staff in the implementation of treatment plans.
• Perform record keeping and documentation of treatment parameters for all patients undergoing radiation therapy.
• 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.
• Performs work in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards.

• Graduate of an 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 - 2 year school of Medical Dosimetry.

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