Medical Dosimetrist
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Last updated on 20 Nov 2025
Overview
A Medical Dosimetrist calculates and plans radiation doses for cancer treatment, working closely with oncologists and radiation therapists to ensure accurate and safe radiation therapy delivery. They use advanced technology and techniques to create treatment plans tailored to individual patients' needs.
Job Description
- To design cancer patient’s treatment plan who have been prescribed for radiotherapy by Oncologist
- Calculates treatment machine settings, documents calculations
- Assistance for brachytherapy procedures by performing treatment planning and dose calculations
- Assisting in the receiving, loading, and shipping of radioactive materials
- Manage radiation monitoring devices to measure radioactivity and perform assays
- Providing assistance and technical support to the medical physicist/ radiation oncologist, in radiation safety and protection
- Assisting for qualitative machine calibrations, quality assurance of treatment plans and radiation oncology equipment
- Operates and performs quality assurance
Key Skills for this Job Role
Communication Skills
Infection Control
Medical Documentation
Patient Assessment
Emergency Response
Medical Equipment Operation
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