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Medical Dosimetrists

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$138,110	200	5.4%
State Statistics	-	-	-
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Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$138,110

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

200

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

5.4%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

On-the-Job Training: Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month

Detailed Work Activities

Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.
Recommend types of assistive devices.
Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
Analyze health-related data.
Calculate numerical data for medical activities.
Analyze health-related data.
Calculate numerical data for medical activities.
Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Research new technologies.
Process x-rays or other medical images.
Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities.
Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
Recommend types of assistive devices.
Analyze health-related data.
Calculate numerical data for medical activities.
Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
Fabricate medical devices.
Make patient-assistive devices or device models.
Fabricate medical devices.
Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.
Monitor operational quality or safety.
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Calibrate equipment to specifications.
Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment.
Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.
Record vital statistics or other health information.
Maintain medical records.
Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
Supervise technical medical personnel.
Train medical providers.
Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.

Tasks

Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.
Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.
Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.
Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.
Supervise or perform simulations for tumor localizations, using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography scans.
Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy.
Record patient information, such as radiation doses administered, in patient records.
Advise oncology team members on use of beam modifying or immobilization devices in radiation treatment plans.
Fabricate beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters.
Perform quality assurance system checks, such as calibrations, on treatment planning computers.
Fabricate patient immobilization devices, such as molds or casts, for radiation delivery.
Develop requirements for the use of patient immobilization devices and positioning aides, such as molds or casts, as part of treatment plans to ensure accurate delivery of radiation and comfort of patient.
Teach medical dosimetry, including its application, to students, radiation therapists, or residents.
Conduct radiation oncology-related research, such as improving computer treatment planning systems or developing new treatment devices.
Develop treatment plans, and calculate doses for brachytherapy procedures.
Measure the amount of radioactivity in patients or equipment, using radiation monitoring devices.
Educate patients regarding treatment plans, physiological reactions to treatment, or post-treatment care.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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