Certified Medical Dosimetrist - Atrium Health Cabarrus Radiation Therapy FT

Overview

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Candidates are eligible for a bonus of $10,000. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Interested applicants are invited to join Atrium Health Levine Cancer’s dosimetry practice working alongside a dynamic care team. Atrium Health Levine Cancer provides patients with access to nationally renowned physicians and state-of-the-art treatments at 25+ cancer care locations across the Carolinas, including 10 radiation therapy centers in the Greater Charlotte, NC area.

Atrium Health is seeking a Board-Certified Medical Dosimetrist with experience in RayStation planning. Proton planning experience is a plus as we expand services in our new state-of-the-art Proton Center, the first of its kind in both North and South Carolina. Join a collaborative team of 22 dosimetrists and 27 physicists, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across multiple sites. We’re looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking dosimetrist to grow with us as we lead innovation in radiation oncology.

The Greater Charlotte-region Atrium Health Levine Cancer Radiation Therapy clinics are equipped with CT Simulators (GE/Philips), as well as Varian treatment planning (Eclipse v16.1), EMR (ARIA 15.6/16.1) and Clinac/TrueBeam treatment delivery systems, with one clinic equipped with RayStation (v2023B) TPS, Mosaiq EMR and an Elekta Infinity linear accelerator. Levine Cancer’s Charlotte-area clinics have active SBRT and SRS programs and employ Surface Image Guidance Technology in most facilities. Our network of clinics also includes the Proton and Advanced Radiation Therapy Center which features the Carolina’s only proton beam delivery system, Gamma Knife-based SRS and an active radiopharmaceutical therapy program. MIM Maestro image management software including AI contouring tools is also utilized.

Additionally, our Charlotte area clinics currently host trainees from the Carolinas College of Health Sciences in radiation therapy and medical dosimetry. Physicists also serve as mentors in the joint Atrium Health/Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist CAMPEP-approved medical physics residency program. In 2025, the Charlotte campus of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine opens with its inaugural class of medical students.

Interested candidates will join a collaborative environment where dosimetrists work across facilities on projects impacting patients network-wide

Job Summary  

Provides dosimetry services related to the planning and delivery of therapeutic radiation treatment in accordance with the radiation oncologist's prescription.

Essential Functions  

• Performs treatment planning dose distributions and calculations for external beams and brachytherapy, including 3-D planning, IMRT, seed implants and stereotactic radiosurgery. 
• Oversees medical dosimetry practices and procedures.
• Consults with staff on implementation of the treatment plan.
• Performs calculations and provides technical support as required.
• Creates software files for localization and ensures implementation by staff.
• Participate in clinical research protocols and maintains active Registration and Credential Repository (CTEP) account. 
• Enhances professional growth and development by attending continuing education programs, in-services, and maintains medical education requirements as directed by the current license agency, Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).
• Coordinates and assists with treatment simulations and tumor localizations using all diagnostic modalities.
• Adheres to the Hybrid Dosimetry Assignment Guidelines Policy, and facility approved onsite/remote schedule.

 Physical Requirements 

Visual and motor skills required. Ability to lift minimum of 40 pounds. Travel to other locations.

Education, Experience and Certifications

HS Diploma or GED required. Board certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board required. 1-year medical dosimetry experience required.