What You'll Do

  • Advise oncology team members on use of beam modifying or immobilization devices in radiation treatment plans.
  • Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.
  • Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
  • Conduct radiation oncology-related research, such as improving computer treatment planning systems or developing new treatment devices.
  • Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy.
  • Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
  • Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.
  • Develop requirements for the use of patient immobilization devices and positioning aides, such as molds or casts, as part of treatment plans to ensure accurate delivery of radiation and comfort of patient.
  • Develop treatment plans, and calculate doses for brachytherapy procedures.
  • Educate patients regarding treatment plans, physiological reactions to treatment, or post-treatment care.

Essential Skills

Critical Thinking 4.12/5
Reading Comprehension 4.0/5
Active Listening 4.0/5
Speaking 3.88/5
Writing 3.75/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.62/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.62/5
Mathematics 3.5/5
Monitoring 3.5/5
Time Management 3.5/5
Science 3.38/5
Active Learning 3.38/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Integrity, Dependability, Persistence, Stress Tolerance

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Written Comprehension 4.12/5
Deductive Reasoning 4.12/5
Inductive Reasoning 4.12/5
Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Oral Expression 3.88/5
Written Expression 3.88/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.88/5
Near Vision 3.88/5

Technologies & Tools

Eclipse IDE Medical condition coding software MEDITECH software

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.8/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.65/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.55/5)
  • Persistence (High importance: 4.3/5)
  • Stress Tolerance (High importance: 4.25/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

CMD (Certified Medical Dosimetrist) Dosimetrist Medical Dosimetrist Medical Physicist Medical Radiation Dosimetrist Radiation Dosimetrist Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist (RT Dosimetrist)