Physician - Radiation Therapy uses radiation to treat patients with cancer. Develops an individual treatment plan based on the patient's medical history, physical examination, review of laboratory tests, X-ray studies, and biopsies. Being a Physician - Radiation Therapy works with medical radiation physicists and dosimetrists to calculate and deliver the exact dose of radiation to the cancer tissue. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Additionally, Physician - Radiation Therapy requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Physician - Radiation Therapy's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Hershey Medical Center
Location : US:PA:Reading
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Varied
Hours : 8 hours
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
Responsible for the performance of dosimetry calculations for all forms of patient dosimetrist.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
Bachelor's degree with a major in science, physics, or related field or equivalent years of experience
Minimum one (1) year of experience in Radiation Therapy Dosimetry
Certification in Medical Dosimetry
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