Dosimetrist

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

A Qualified Medical Dosimetrist is an individual who uses critical thinking and problem solving skills as well as exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of medical dosimetry procedures. 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, is cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy and has the education and experience necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist. Responsible for tumor localization, computerized treatment planning, dose calculations, block and compensator construction, and initial chart documentation. Verifies chart accuracy and completeness.

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• One year of practical clinical experience in Radiation Dosimetry to include treatment planning and simulation is preferred. New graduates with proper clinical rotations during the individual training and demonstrated competencies will be considered.
• Ideal candidate will have a total of at least 18 months of experience between study, training, and direct experience related to the position.
• Bachelors Degree in Radiation Therapy, Radiation Science, Radiography, Physics or related scientific discipline, required. 
• Demonstrated completion of 1,000 clinical curriculum hours in medical dosimetry treatment planning during Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) course of study, required.
• Be a graduate of a Medical Dosimetry JRCERT accredited program of at least 12 months OR a JRCERT Master’s Degree program, required.
• Medical Dosimetrist Certification (Board Eligible) within 18 months of hire date or transfer. 
• Candidates that are already holding dosimetry board certification will be considered to have met all the requirements. 

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.