Provides the semi-professional skills needed to determine the optimal methods for distributing the radiation dose to patients under the supervision of the Senior Dosimetrist or the Medical Physicist. Assists with the calculations of radiation delivery either manually or by computer to include MU setting calculations, gap calculations, off-axis calculations and chart error makeup calculations. All calculations are checked by senior dosimetrist or medical dosimetrist. Assists with the external beam treatment planning either manually or by computer to include open beam combinations, wedged beams, rotation fields, arc fields, electron beams, and manual contour or CT based plans.
All planning is checked by senior dosimetrist or medical physicist.
Constructs custom blocks as necessary. Prepares immobilization and repositioning devices as needed. Adheres to internal controls established for department. Performs related duties as required. Bachelors degree in Physics or related field OR certified Radiation Therapist with one year related experience.