What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dosimetrist position at Park Nicollet?
The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation therapy treatment planning team who is thoroughly familiar with the physical and geometrical characteristics of the radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly employed in Radiation Therapy.
This team member has the training and expertise necessary to measure and generate radiation dose distributions and calculations under the direction of the Radiation Therapy Physicist and Radiation Oncologist. The Medical Dosimetrist has additional expertise in the fabrication of electron cutouts and custom bolus.
Education/Experience:
- Must have completed an accredited dosimetry school or completed on-the-job training in Medical Dosimetry.
- Must meet the requirements to sit for and pass the CMD board exam within one year of hire.
Special Knowledge/Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
- Demonstrates knowledge of technical principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients
- Pinnacle3 and ARIA experience preferred
- AAMD Membership preferred
- CMD preferred
Additional Information
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
The Organization
At Park Nicollet you're part of something bigger. We're a member of the HealthPartners organization, an award-winning integrated health care system comprised of several organizations. HealthPartners includes a team of 21,000 people dedicated to making a difference for our members, patients and the community. Whether you want to work in direct patient care, or support those who do, you will find a vast variety of job opportunities. Here, your contributions help to improve lives and impact health care for the better. If you want to make a difference, we want you on our team.
Park Nicollet Mission, Vision and Values
Mission: Our mission is to improve health and well-being in partnership with our members, patients and community.
Vision: Health as it could be, affordability as it must be, through relationships built on trust.
Values:
- Excellence We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.
- Compassion We care and show empathy and respect for each person.
- Partnership We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.
- Integrity We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.
What makes us unique?
At Park Nicollet, we never forget why we're here. Your health and well-being is our top priority and is at the forefront of everything we do. We believe outstanding health care is delivered when we merge the science and intellect of medicine with the compassion, spirit and humanity of our hearts. We refer to this as "Head Heart, Together," and it exists to inspire constant improvement and lasting success. We achieve this by partnering with patients and families in everything from care decisions to service and facility design. As we work together as a unified team, we engage patients, families and the community, and put them at the center of everything we do.