Dosimetrist - Part Time
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: February 22, 2026
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Job Description:
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate
care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the
greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and
discover how we can advance health together. About Duke Regional
Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital
in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest
of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range
ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including
orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and
vascular services. Location: Duke Regional Hospital Work Week: 20
hours depends on department's need and availability of candidate
General Description of the Job Class The Dosimetrist is a core
member of the radiation oncology treatment- planning team. Under
the direction of a Radiation Oncologist (RO) and/or a Qualified
Medical Physicist (QMP), the Dosimetrist generates clinically
acceptable treatment plans and dose calculations, communicates
planning intent with the team, and supports safe, accurate
implementation of the prescribed course of therapy. Duties and
Responsibilities of this Level Participate in patient data
acquisition for planning (e.g., simulation support, image
registration/fusion) and incorporate imaging into plans per
directives. Collaborate with the RO to understand prescription and
clinical objectives; create, evaluate, and optimize treatment plans
and generate dose calculations with appropriate secondary checks.
Delineate clearly discernable normal structures and create planning
structures as directed; review OAR/target completeness with the RO
prior to plan approval. Accurately transfer and document treatment
parameters (manual/electronic) per departmental policy; support
therapists during plan implementation and parameter verification.
Perform plan/chart checks per departmental policy; participate in
quality management activities (huddles, chart rounds, peer review).
Participate in special procedures (e.g., SRS/SBRT/TBI/TSI/IORT) and
in brachytherapy as trained/credentialed, including assisting with
source handling under supervision of the Authorized User and/or
QMP, and in accordance with NRC/state regulations and institutional
policy. Apply ALARA and radiation safety principles to protect
patients, staff, and the public. Participate in fiscal practices
(e.g., billing) per departmental policy and contribute to clinical
research/innovation and education as requested. Required
Qualifications at this Level Education Bachelor's degree required.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Dosimetry program required.
Experience If certified as a Medical Dosimetrist (C.M.D.), two
years of dosimetry experience. If uncertified, Board eligible with
certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)
within two years of graduation from the program. Degrees,
Licensure, and/or Certification Certified as Medical Dosimetrist
(C.M.D.) or Board eligible with certification by the Medical
Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) within two years of
graduation from the program. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Comprehensive understanding of radiation safety, medical dosimetry
principles, and planning workflows; strong analytical skills and
attention to detail. Ability to learn and adapt to evolving
planning systems and clinical technologies. Effective communication
and collaboration with RO, QMP, RTT, and allied personnel; clear
documentation and adherence to institutional and regulatory
policies. Commitment to ongoing professional development and MDCB
Maintenance of Certification. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an
individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression,
gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race,
religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related
conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to
create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity,
and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust
exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity
of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To
achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the
community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all
individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All
members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these
values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke
University and Duke University Health System may include essential
job functions that require specific physical and/or mental
abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for
reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring
department.
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