A Medical Dosimetrist generates radiation treatment plans, develops radiation dose calculations, communicates and supervises the treatment plan implementation, and consults with members of radiation oncology team.
3850 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1378
Radiation Oncology SGF Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Hours:
8 AM - 5:00
PM Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America) CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times. Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group . Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits CoxHealth About Us CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times. Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care by Newsweek . Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024. Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024. Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023. Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025. Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more! For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits CoxHealth Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
Job Description:
A care giver with responsibility/accountability for radiation therapy dosimetry, accurately interpreting Radiation Oncologist's prescription, calculating and planning radiation treatments by use of treatment planning computer or hand calculations; providing support and care for the patient by use of competent technical skills, problem solving and in cooperation with other health care team members
Education:
Required:
Graduate of a medical dosimetry education program or on-the-job training with successful completion of the
Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board Preferred:
Graduate of an ARRT approved School of Radiation Therapy.
Experience:
Preferred:
2 years dosimetry experience
Skills:
Competent in radiation therapy dosimetry and all associated tasks necessary to accomplish the accurate set-up, planning and delivery of ionizing radiation therapy for optimum delivery of radiation therapy. Good documentation practices Strong initiative with work assignments Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills. Exhibits valuable time management skills
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required:
Certified by Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board, C.M.D. within 12 months of hire.
