Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist jobs in Saint Louis, MO

Develops and administers radiation therapy treatment plans under the direction of physicist and radiation oncologist.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Designs a treatment plan to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field to a defined tumor volume. Assists with or performs the application of specific methods of dosimetry, including intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures. Assists with or performs the fabrication of beam modifying devices and immobilization devices. Provides technical support for radiation protection procedures and qualitative machine calibrations of equipment. Maintains radiation safety for self, co-workers and patients in accordance with NRC guidelines. Assist physicist in the design and implementation of research activities and performs special projects related to dosimetry.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Associate's degree

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full_time