Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Summerville, SC, USA
Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare! HOURS: 8hr days, flexible Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Under the direction of a radiation oncologist or physicist, the Dosimetrist performs radiation therapy procedures including delivery of prescribed doses of external beam and radioactive elements. Essential Job Functions Measures, calculates and records daily prescribed radiation dose and develops optimum arrangement of radiation fields and exposures to treat patient. Studies prescription, x-rays showing area to be treated and requirements for dose calculation. Selects beam energy, optimal multiple beam arrangement, beam modifying devices and other factors using computer, manuals, and guides. Develops several possible treatment arrangements that meet physician's criteria and submit arrangements for selection by physician. Measures and calculates prescribed radiation dose based upon field sizes, depth of tumor, treatment...


