Job Details

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Client Name
MarinHealth Medical Center (FKA Marin General Hospital)
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Radiology
Specialty
Dosimetrist
Job ID
34059657
Job Title
Radiology - Dosimetrist
Weekly Pay
$3230.07

Shift Details

Shift
8 hour days
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
09/22/2025
End Date
12/22/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
Job Title: Medical Dosimetrist
Job Summary:
The Medical Dosimetrist is a key member of the radiation oncology team, responsible for designing and calculating optimal radiation treatment plans for cancer patients. Working under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist and in collaboration with Medical Physicists and Radiation Therapists, the Dosimetrist ensures precise dose distribution to tumors while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.

Key Responsibilities:
Design and generate complex radiation treatment plans using 3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and other advanced planning techniques.

Calculate dose distributions and monitor unit calculations for radiation delivery.

Collaborate with radiation oncologists and physicists to create safe, effective treatment plans tailored to patient-specific anatomy and diagnosis.

Utilize CT, MRI, and PET imaging to delineate target volumes and organs at risk.

Conduct quality assurance checks on plans and verify treatment parameters.

Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with clinical protocols, hospital policies, and regulatory guidelines.

Assist in the development of departmental protocols and participate in process improvement initiatives.

Stay up to date with advancements in dosimetry, radiation technology, and treatment planning software.

Educate and provide guidance to new dosimetrists, residents, or students, as applicable.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Radiation Therapy, Physics, or similar) is typically required.

Completion of a formal dosimetry training program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or equivalent experience.

Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) is strongly preferred or required by most employers.

Proficiency in treatment planning systems such as Eclipse, Pinnacle, RayStation, or Monaco.

Licensure & Certification Requirements by State (as of 2024):
States that Require Licensure or Certification for Dosimetrists:
Licensing and certification requirements can vary, often falling under the umbrella of radiation therapy professionals or medical physicists. Here's a summary:

StateRequirement
TexasLicensure required under the Texas Medical Board.
OhioLicensure required; includes dosimetrists under radiation therapy practitioners.
New MexicoLicensure required through the NM Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program.
OregonLicensure required; dosimetrists are regulated.
KentuckyLicensure required; must be certified or meet state-specific education criteria.
IndianaLicensure required as a Radiation Therapist or Dosimetrist.
NevadaLicensure required; must meet state-defined qualifications.
Note: Most other states do not have state licensure laws specific to dosimetrists, but employers typically require national certification through the MDCB. Always check with each state's health or radiologic licensing board for the most current requirements.

Preferred Certifications:
Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) - Offered by the MDCB.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required in some clinical settings.

Client Details

Address
250 Bon Air Rd
City
Greenbrae
State
CA
Zip Code
94904

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