Medical Dosimetrist

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 on 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.
• Effectively participate simulations and ensure the protocol has been followed.
• Effectively participates in Quality Assurance and Improvement activities.
• Effectively communicates with Radiation Therapists in the implementation of the treatment plan including:  the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
• Performs calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed treatment; documents all pertinent information in the patient record and verifies the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Medical Physicist.
• Actively assists in intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures and in the subsequent manual and / or computer calculation of the dose distributions of these treatments.
• Actively participates in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques.
• Ensures ongoing participation in continuing education in the areas of current treatment planning techniques and advances in dosimetry.
• Effectively performs other duties and projects as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formally organized medical dosimetry program
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist - certification or eligible for certification
• Care treatment planning experience using Eclipse
• 4-8 years of experience, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Location:

cCARE Cancer Center: San Diego – 4S Ranch

Anticipated salary range: $104,700 - $173,535

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 7/19/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.