Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist calculates computerized isodose plans for radiation oncology patients. Computes standard dose calculations and determines computerized generation of isodose curves for external beam hyperthermia and brachytherapy radiation treatment programs. Being a Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist calculates treatment machine settings, documents calculations, and records treatment data in therapy chart. Interprets physician prescriptions to develop a therapeutic treatment plan. Additionally, Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist typically requires completion of a training program in medical dosimetry and ARRT registration in radiation therapy. Requires a bachelor's degree of physical or biological sciences. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Calculates and plans prescribed doses of radiation for patients receiving both external and brachytherapy treatments according to physician’s orders. Care is given for patients from early childhood to adults at various developmental levels. Patients can be from both traditional and non-traditional family structure with a variety of sociocultural and educational backgrounds.
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Attention to detail for up to 60% of work time when calculating prescribed doses of radiation, checking the patients chart for treatment parameters and completeness, calculating total accumulative doses and so forth
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