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 Dosimetry job family ensures radiation machines are accurate and correctly calibrated to prioritize patient safety.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- 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 of 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.
- Participates in simulations and ensures protocol adherence.
- Participates in Quality Assurance and Improvement activities.
- Communicates effectively with Radiation Therapists regarding treatment plan implementation, including immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
- Performs calculations for accurate treatment delivery; documents pertinent information and verifies calculations using the system established by the Medical Physicist.
- Assists in intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures and in the calculation of dose distributions.
- Participates in clinical research for new techniques.
- Engages in continuing education on current treatment planning techniques and dosimetry advances.
- Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a formal medical dosimetry program.
- Certified Medical Dosimetrist - certification or eligible.
- Experience with treatment planning using Eclipse.
- 4-8 years of experience preferred.
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Applies comprehensive knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities.
- Contributes to policy and procedure development.
- Works on complex, large-scope projects.
- Develops innovative and organization-aligned solutions to difficult problems.
- Completes work independently with general guidance on new projects.
- Work is reviewed for objective achievement.
- May mentor less experienced colleagues.
Anticipated salary range: $104,700 - $173,535
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers various benefits supporting health and well-being, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
Application window closing: 7/19/2025. Interested candidates should apply promptly.
The listed salary is an estimate; actual pay depends on multiple factors including location, education, experience, skills, and internal pay equity.
Back-to-work individuals, persons with disabilities, veterans, and those without a college degree are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health values diversity and inclusivity and is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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