| Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Physician - Radiation Therapy, Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) II, Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) I, Radiation Physicist, Physical Therapy Director, Physical Therapy Manager, Recreational Therapy Director, Physical Therapy Attendant, Physical Therapy Supervisor |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For 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. Calculates treatment machine settings, documents calculations, and records treatment data in therapy chart. Interprets physician prescriptions to develop a therapeutic treatment plan. 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. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: Medical Dosimetrist, Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist/Dosimetrist |
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| Similar Jobs: Physician - Radiation Therapy, Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) II, Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) I, Radiation Physicist, Physical Therapy Director, Physical Therapy Manager, Recreational Therapy Director, Physical Therapy Attendant, Physical Therapy Supervisor |
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| Level of Education: Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
