Medical Dosimetrists

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None
Education: Bachelor's degree
Salary
High: $163,040.00
Average: $129,080.00
Hourly
Average: $62.06

What they do:

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

On the job, you would:

  • Advise oncology team members on use of beam modifying or immobilization devices in radiation treatment plans.
  • Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.
  • Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.

Job Details

Responsibilities
Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.
Recommend types of assistive devices.
Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
Analyze health-related data.
Calculate numerical data for medical activities.
Analyze health-related data.
Calculate numerical data for medical activities.
Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Research new technologies.
Process x-rays or other medical images.
Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities.
Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
Recommend types of assistive devices.
Analyze health-related data.
Calculate numerical data for medical activities.
Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
Fabricate medical devices.
Make patient-assistive devices or device models.
Fabricate medical devices.
Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures.
Load shipments, belongings, or materials.
Load materials or equipment.
Receive shipments.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.
Monitor operational quality or safety.
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Calibrate equipment to specifications.
Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment.
Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.
Record vital statistics or other health information.
Maintain medical records.
Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
Supervise technical medical personnel.
Train medical providers.
Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.

Getting Started

Education:

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