Medical Dosimetrists
Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.
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Salary Information
Medical Dosimetrists: $138,110 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel. | General |
| Recommend types of assistive devices. | General |
| Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues. | General |
| Calculate numerical data for medical activities. | General |
| Process x-rays or other medical images. | General |
| Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. | General |
| Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. | General |
| Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments. | General |
| Fabricate medical devices. | General |
| Make patient-assistive devices or device models. | General |
| Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures. | General |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | General |
| Calibrate scientific or technical equipment. | General |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | General |
| Calibrate equipment to specifications. | General |
| Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment. | General |
| Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment. | General |
| Record vital statistics or other health information. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Analyze health-related data. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Analysis |
| Research new technologies. | Analysis |
| Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists. | Analysis |
| Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments. | Analysis |
| Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems. | Development |
| Develop treatment plans for patients or clients. | Development |
| Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities. | Management |
| Supervise technical medical personnel. | Management |
| Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments. | Maintenance |
| Monitor operational quality or safety. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical records. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Eclipse IDE | Development environment software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Medical condition coding software | Medical software |