Dosimetrist - NYC Health + Hospitals / Elmhurst : Job Details

DetailsClient Name NYC Health + Hospitals / Elmhurst Job Type Travel Offering Allied Profession Radiology Specialty Dosimetrist Job ID 33329309 Job Title Dosimetrist (000233) Weekly Pay $3340.75 Shift DetailsShift Day - 7.5x5 - 09AM Scheduled Hours 37 Job Order DetailsStart Date 09/08/2025 End Date 12/13/2025 Duration 14 Week(s) Job Description Job Title: Medical Dosimetrist Profession: Dosimetrist Specialty: - Duration: 14 Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience License: - Certifications: Bachelor's degree, Certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) Must-Have: Knowledge of math, physics, anatomy and physiology, radiobiology Description: A medical dosimetrist is an analytical member of the radiation oncology team. They work closely in collaboration with radiation therapists, medical physicists, and radiation oncologists. A medical dosimetrist has an overall knowledge of relevant concepts and equipment used in radiation oncology. With their expertise, they design, generate, and measure radiation dose distributions and calculations. They provide oversight to high-level treatment procedures in both external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy. They communicate the patient's treatment plan to radiation therapists by providing field arrangements and beam modification devices. They address any concerns that may arise during the treatment planning phase. A medical dosimetrist contributes to quality assurance and safety by providing technical and physics support. This support includes radiation protection and qualitative machine calibrations. They are vital members of the radiation oncology team who perform calculations for accurate delivery of prescribed doses. They document pertinent information in patient records and verify the accuracy of all calculations. They prepare computerized plans for radiation therapy patients. Under the guidance of the chief physicist, they assure compliance with radiation safety and protection regulations. They participate in interdisciplinary health team conferences to assess patient and family needs. They actively participate in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities. They check patient charts to ensure the prescribed delivery of radiation. They maintain clinical competence by attending continuing education programs. They ensure the proper operation and maintenance of patient management equipment. They oversee the daily operations of the dosimetry team and manage workloads effectively. They triage questions from radiation therapists about daily treatment setups. Client DetailsAddress 79-01 Broadway City Elmhurst State NY Zip Code 11373 Job Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text HELP for more info, or STOP to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.