Facility: Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the Radiation Oncology planning team who is thoroughly

familiar with the physical and geometric characteristics of the radiation equipment and radioactive sources

commonly employed. Has had training and expertise necessary to measure and generate radiation dose

distributions and calculations under the direction of the Radiation Oncology Physicist and Radiation Oncologists.

Reports to the Department Manager for any departmental needs

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Patient Treatment Planning
Following the dose prescription specified by the Radiation Oncologist, plans a treatment technique by
means of computer and/or manual computations that will deliver a prescribed dose to a defined
tumor volume.
Coordinates treatment simulations and tumor localization, including CT and MRI when indicated for
radiation therapy treatment planning.
Prepares or assists with the fabrication of compensating filters, custom shield, wedges and other
beam modifying devices.
Prepares or assists with the production of molds, casts and other immobilization devices
Performs dosage calculations in the patient’s therapy chart and verifies the mathematical accuracy of
all calculations weekly.
Assists in the application of specific methods of dosimetry (ion chamber, TLD or film) to special
clinical problems.
May be involved in clinical trials and other research projects.
Keeps current on new treatment procedures and techniques.
Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, performing procedures and giving specialty care to
patients.
Shows competence in radiation safety by following policies and procedures regarding the use of
personal dosimetry and safe use of hazardous equipment

Training and Assisting Staff
Supervises the technical staff in the implementation of the treatment plan to coordinate the correct
use of immobilization, field arrangements, and other treatment parameters
Provides technical assistance to the medical Physicist when requested in relation to radiation
protection, qualitative and quantitative machine calibrations and quality assurance of the radiation
producing equipment.
May assist in patient simulation and set up.
May be asked to do other pertinent activities

​Planning HDR/LDR Treatments
Assists in intracavitary and interstitial sealed source procedures
Plans and calculates these plans and receives approval from Radiation Oncologist

Required Minimum Education:
Accredited Program, Radiologic Science, Required and

Bachelors, Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
CMD - Certified Medical Dosimetrist, Required

Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year, clinical practice of dosimetry, required

completed program in approved by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board

(MDCB) or a registered RTT with on the job training and having passed the

Dosimetry Board Exams, required