Northside Hospital

Medical Dosimetrist

Northside Hospital  •  Decatur, GA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Works directly with the Medical Physicist as a member of the Treatment Planning Team. Responsible for all dosimetry performed on all radiation oncology patients under the supervision and medical authority of the Radiation Oncologists. Responsible for the technical supervision, coordination and quality assurance of the dosimetry division of the radiation oncology department.

Qualifications

  • Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Board Eligible Medical Dosimetrist. Must be Certified within 2 years.
  • Demonstrates advanced teamwork skills.
  • Must be able to understand the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to derive computerized treatment plans, and communicate these aspects to the Radiation Oncologist for plan approval, and to the Radiation Therapist for plan implementation.
  • Perform routine duties independent of supervision, but consults with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required.
  • Has working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
  • Has the ability to interpret and execute treatment plans as defined in relevant treatment protocols.
  • Certified in cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • PREFERRED

  • Certified Medical Dosimetrist with minimum of 3 years’ experience in Radiation Oncology including IMRT treatment planning
  • Work Hours:

    8AM-5PM

    Weekend Requirements:

    No

    On-Call Requirements:

    No

    Northside Hospital

    About Northside Hospital

    Northside Hospital — a certified Great Place To Work® — is one of Georgia’s top health systems. We have acute-care hospitals in Atlanta, Canton, Cumming, Duluth and Lawrenceville and hundreds of outpatient locations across the state. Northside Hospital leads the U.S. in newborn deliveries and is among the state’s top providers of cancer care, sports medicine, cardiovascular and surgical services.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    10,000+ employees
    Headquarters
    Atlanta, GA
    Year Founded
    1970
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