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Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD)
Houston, Texas
A growing Radiation Oncology team in the Houston metro area is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) to join a collaborative and patient focused environment.
This individual will play a key role in developing high quality radiation treatment plans for patients undergoing therapy for prostate and other urologic related cancers.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an advanced oncology program that values precision, innovation, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.
Responsibilities
- Design and generate optimal radiation treatment plans utilizing computer and manual dose calculations while ensuring prescribed dose delivery and sparing of critical structures
- Identify and contour normal and dose limiting structures using CT, MRI, PET, and other imaging modalities
- Perform image registration across multiple imaging datasets including rigid and deformable registration techniques
- Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery including DRRs, CBCTs, and IGRT methodologies
- Assist in the planning and implementation of compensation filters, custom shielding, wedges, and beam modifying devices
- Support the production and use of molds, casts, and immobilization devices
- Collaborate closely with Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Therapists, and Medical Physicists to ensure accurate implementation of treatment plans
- Perform and verify dose calculations and maintain accurate documentation within the patient record
- Assist with quality assurance initiatives involving treatment planning systems and radiation oncology equipment
- Support radiation safety, machine calibration, and patient dosimetry processes under the direction of the Medical Physicist
- Participate in clinical research initiatives and ongoing quality improvement efforts
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Therapy, Physics, or a related field
- Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)
- Minimum of three years of experience as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD)
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety
- Experience developing advanced treatment plans utilizing multimodality imaging, respiratory gating, CBCT dose tracking, and adaptive treatment techniques
Preferred
- Experience in a urology focused or prostate cancer treatment setting
- Familiarity with Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
- Active membership with the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD)
Why This Opportunity
- Collaborative and highly specialized oncology environment
- Advanced technology and treatment planning capabilities
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced physicians and physicists
- Meaningful impact on patient outcomes and quality of care
- Houston metro location with strong long term growth potential
If interested in learning more, apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation.