UnitedHealth Group·League City, Texas
Develops optimal radiation treatment plans for patients under the supervision of a Senior Dosimetrist and Medical Physicist. Performs technical calculations and assists with the quality assurance of linear accelerators and CT simulators.
Associates degree in Radiation Therapy and two years experience; or Certified Radiation Therapist and two years related experience, or graduate from accredited university Dosimetry program and two years related experience. Job Summary: Develops treatment plans to determine the optimal radiation dose to patients under the supervision of the Senior Dosimetrist and the Medical Physicist. Job Duties: Determination of patient specific radiation delivery technique either manually or by computer to include MU setting calculations, gap calculations, off-axis calculations and chart error makeup calculations. 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, CT based plans, 3D conformal, or IMRT. Assists with Quality Assurance of Machines and Equipment including: CT, simulators, and high energy linear accelerators. Constructs custom block templates as necessary. Assists in the preparation of immobilization and repositioning devices as needed. Performs HDR brachytherapy quality assurance as needed under the direction of the medical physicist. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Actual salary commensurate with experience. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion.
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Requires an associate degree in Radiation Therapy, a Dosimetry program graduation, or certification as a Radiation Therapist. A minimum of two years of related experience is required.
Market context
Texas radiation oncology teams often look for dosimetrists with hands-on treatment planning experience, so this role can draw interest from candidates who meet the education and experience baseline. Competition is usually strongest for applicants who can show accuracy with planning software, collaboration with radiation oncologists and therapists, and familiarity with patient-centered workflows. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then tailor your application to highlight your dosimetry training and two years of related experience.