OneOncology·Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The Medical Dosimetrist is responsible for designing and implementing radiation treatment plans under the direction of a Medical Radiation Physicist. They perform radiation dose calculations and conduct quality assurance to ensure accurate delivery of prescribed treatments.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.
Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.
Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Under the direction of the Medical Radiation Physicist, and following the dose prescription specified by the Radiation Oncologist, plans and calculates a radiation treatment plan for each patient presented utilizing CT-Simulation, PET, MRI, and portal images. The treatment plan created results in the delivery of the prescribed dose of radiation to a defined tumor volume for both external beam and brachytherapy procedure (if applicable).
1. Design and Implementation of Treatment Plans 2. Radiation Dose Calculation 3. Quality Assurance 4. Professional Responsibilities
Graduate of hospital or college affiliated medical Dosimetry school. CMD required
RTT, LA State Licensure (LRT) desirable.
Experience in computer software related to radiation therapy; must have working knowledge of radiation safety, must be able to read and interpret CT scans, radiographs, computer printouts and other diagnostic tools, must be able to physically enter data into a radiation therapy treatment planning computer; must be able to visually distinguish different anatomical structures, tissue densities, and isodose lines on a computer screen; must have the mental ability to accurately manipulate equations related to the delivery of radiation therapy treatments.
Candidates must be graduates of a hospital or college-affiliated medical dosimetry school and hold a CMD certification. Proficiency in radiation safety, diagnostic tool interpretation, and treatment planning software is required.
Market context
Physician openings in Louisiana are typically driven by ongoing demand in hospitals, clinics, and rural or underserved communities, where coverage needs can be persistent. These roles are competitive because employers often weigh specialty fit, licensure, and experience alongside patient-care expectations; this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the key details faster. Before applying, confirm the preferred qualifications listed here align with your background and prepare any Louisiana-specific licensing or credentialing documents.