PRN Medical Dosimetrist

Cardinal Health • Lafayette, LA • 2d ago

What Dosimetry contributes to Cardinal Health

Radiation is a medical specialty that uses radiation to treat cancer and alleviate symptoms, and it can also be used for certain non-cancerous conditions.? In this treatment, radiation beams are carefully directed at the cancer from a machine that moves around your body.

The Dosimetrist ensures radiation machines are accurate and correctly calibrated to prioritize patient safety at our Louisiana Oncologics clinics. This clinician will design an effective treatment plan by means of computer or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist prescription.

This is a PRN opportunity with coverage needed around 10-20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Designs an effective treatment plan by means of computer and /or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the Radiation oncologist prescription.

Experience and understanding on contours per guidelines.

Ensures dose-limiting structures are considered in the design of treatment plans and documents dose in accordance with Radiation Oncologist prescription.

Verifies patient prescription, diagnosis, and identification and accurately designs treatment plan with care; respecting patient privacy and rights. Maintains proper communication with the patient and rest of the radiation oncology team. Reports to the designated personnel of any unusual events in plans, and assists in emergency treatments if any. Strictly observes radiation safety measures for the patient and staff.

Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient treatment plans and related documents.

Effectively participates in Quality Assurance and Improvement activities.

Effectively communicates with Radiation Therapists in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.

Performs calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed treatment; documents all pertinent information in the patient record and verifies the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Medical Physicist.

Actively participates in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques.

Ensures ongoing participation in continuing education in the areas of current treatment planning techniques and advances in dosimetry.

Qualifications

4-8 years of experience, preferred

Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

Certification or eligible for certification as a Medical Dosimetrist

Ability to work a flexible schedule as necessary

Experience using Truebeam and Trilogy treatment machines, preferred

Previous experience as a Dosimetrist, highly preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects

May contribute to the development of policies and procedures

Works on complex projects of large scope

Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems

Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives

Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects

Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives

May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated hourly range: $39.80 per hour - $65.77 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws

Application window anticipated to close: 6/15/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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