About the role
Job Description
Medical Dosimetrist- Certified - Henry Ford Health
Job Title
Medical Dosimetrist- Cert
About the Department
Join the Radiation Oncology department at Henry Ford Health, a leader in delivering coordinated care across Michigan. As part of Henry Ford Medical Group, you¿ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts, leveraging cutting-edge technology and clinical resources to provide exceptional patient care. Our department is dedicated to advancing radiation therapy through innovation, education, and compassionate care, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.
Role Overview
As a Medical Dosimetrist, you'll play a critical role in the radiation oncology team, generating radiation dose distributions and calculations in collaboration with medical physicists and radiation oncologists. Your expertise ensures precise and effective treatment plans, directly impacting patient care and outcomes.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
**What You Will Do**
* Partner with medical physicists and radiation oncologists to generate precise radiation dose distributions and calculations—because getting treatment planning right is what it's all about. * Take the helm of treatment planning computer systems and conduct quality assurance checks under the Medical Physicist's guidance, keeping our technology sharp and our accuracy sharper. * Translate clinical protocols into flawless treatment plans that meet established procedures and clinical standards—no room for guesswork here. * Bridge the gap between your technical expertise and the clinical team by communicating treatment specifications clearly to Radiation Oncologists for approval and to Radiation Therapists for seamless implementation. * Champion radiation safety compliance across all procedures, protecting both patients and staff with unwavering attention to detail.
Qualifications
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
* Graduate of a formally organized medical dosimetry program with clinical and classroom curriculum, OR Bachelor;s degree in physical or biological sciences, OR Associate/Bachelor's degree in other fields with required on-the-job training and experience. * Minimum 12 months to 2 years of supervised work experience in medical dosimetry under a Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Medical Physicist, depending on educational background. * Mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus. * Ability to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts for treatment planning.
Preferred Qualifications
* Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist. * Experience with brachytherapy procedures.
What We Offer
Join a team where you can grow your career through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities. Be part of a community that values innovation, patient care, and professional development.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care.