Medical Dosimetry Assistant

Job Description Summary

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina is recruiting a motivated Medical Dosimetrist Assistant for part‑time work. Under the direction of the Chief & Lead Dosimetrist, the Dosimetrist Assistant will perform pre‑work and post‑work around the treatment planning process: importing CT simulation scans, generating normal tissue contours, and post‑processing approved treatment plans. This person will utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, radiation therapy techniques, physics, and technology.

The Dosimetrist Assistant will communicate with the Dosimetrist during the treatment planning process and participate in communicating the plan to the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, and the Radiation Therapist for implementation.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Importing CT scans and contouring normal tissue structures: 40%

Send & obtain previous treatment records: 35%

Treatment chart preparation: 10%

Basic treatment planning cases: 15%

• Imports CT scans into the treatment planning software and generates normal tissue contours to be reviewed by a certified medical dosimetrist and the radiation oncologist prior to the treatment planning process.
• Obtain previous treatment records from outside departments and upload them into the department’s planning software.
• Prepare treatment charts and print PDF of approved treatment plans; transfer data electronically to record and verify systems and treatment linear accelerators.
• Develop basic external beam treatment plans under the supervision of certified medical dosimetrists or physicists using Eclipse / Aria, Ray Station, Radformation Auto Contour, Velocity, Variseed, and Mobius.
• Perform image fusions with various image data sets (CT, MRI, PET) under supervision of certified medical dosimetrists or physicists.
• Collaborate with fellow dosimetrists, physicians, physicists, and other members of the department.
• Aid staff in CT simulation when needed.
• Participate in dosimetry‑related projects designed to improve radiation therapy processes.
• Participate in chart rounds and M&M.

Knowledgeable in anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radio biology, radiation physics, and radiation safety; in health‑care informatics—including resources, devices, and methods to acquire, store, and retrieve data. Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and clinical guidelines. Good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate exchange of information with the radiation oncology treatment team and outside entities. Demonstrates high‑level critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

• Bachelor’s degree or certified radiation therapist.
• Current student, accepted, or interested in applying to a medical dosimetry program.

Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina treats adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients across the tri‑county area facing cancer‑related diagnosis, helping the patient walk through their treatment process and wellbeing from both a mental and physical standpoint. We are an NCI‑designated and ACR‑accredited facility focused on providing our patients with the highest level of care.

MUSC is located on the highly desirable southeast Atlantic coast in the beautiful and historic city of Charleston, South Carolina. This pleasant and enjoyable area offers a wide variety of outdoor activities.

Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based on applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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