Dosimetrist
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About Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital
Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital has proudly served residents across Southeast Michigan since 1953. With 632 beds Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital is a major teaching and research hospital and home to five residency programs and a cardiology fellowship in partnership with Wayne State University School of Medicine. Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital is verified as a Level II trauma center and accredited by the Joint Commission as a primary stroke center. The hospital is also known for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics neurosciences womens health heart and vascular and cancer care.
Scope of Work
The 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 external beam radiation therapy treatments protons and any other additional techniques for the treatment of patients in Radiation Oncology department. The medical dosimetrist is responsible for designing a treatment plan and carrying out calculations with mathematical accuracy for the delivery of radiation treatment based on the radiation oncologists prescribed course of radiation therapy. This treatment plan takes into consideration tumor pathology tumor volume and inherent doselimiting structures surrounding the tumor. Once a treatment plan is complete the medical dosimetrist will work closely with the radiation therapists in the implementation of the prescribed plan. A medical dosimetrist has the education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distribution and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist. Provides support and assists in simulations quality assurance initiatives billing departmental meetings and the teaching of dosimetry students in the dosimetry program.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
A. Education / Training:
At minimum requires a level of knowledge normally acquired through the completion of an associates or bachelors degree in physical or biological sciences or radiation therapy technology.
Masters Degree in medical dosimetry from a JRCERT accredited program preferred.
B. Work Experience:
Minimum 1year clinical experience as a dosimetry student in a Medical Dosimetry JRCERT accredited program preferred.
Experience as a Radiation Therapists desirable.
C. Certification Licensure Registration:
Required to be eligible to take the Medical Dosimetry Certification (CMD eligible) exam and must obtain certification within three years of hire or within three attempts of the examination.
Certified Medical Dosimetrist preferred.
Registered Radiation Therapy Technologist desirable.
Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy desirable
Good communications skills strong team work and collaboration.
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
Ondemand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you like restaurants phone plans spas and more!
Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE Dearborn Hospital 18101 Oakwood Blvd DearbornDepartment Name
Radiation Oncology DearbornEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
8am4pmDays Worked
Monday to FridayWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drugfree workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an onsite or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Employment Type
Full-Time
