Dosimetrist – Radiation Oncology

About the role

The Radiation Oncology Department at the University of Miami seeks a skilled Dosimetrist to collaborate with medical physicists and radiation oncologists in creating optimal radiation treatment plans for cancer patients.

Key responsibilities

• Design 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SRS, and SBRT treatment plans with optimal beam geometry.
• Identify and contour normal and dose‑limiting structures using multimodal imaging datasets.
• Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for portal verification.
• Perform simulations, tumor localization, and fabricate compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and immobilization devices.
• Communicate plan implementation details to the radiation oncology team.
• Calculate and document prescribed dose delivery, verifying mathematical accuracy.
• Support the Medical Physicist with radiation safety, machine calibrations, and quality assurance.
• Operate and perform QA on treatment planning computers under supervision.
• Assist with receiving, loading, and shipping radioactive materials.

Required profile

• Associate degree in a science‑related field or completion of a dosimetry training program.
• Eligibility for certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
• Strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Operation of linear accelerator equipment.
• Image registration with CT, MRI, and PET datasets.
• Use of treatment planning software and quality‑assurance tools.