Dosimetrist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West

Department: Radiation Oncology

Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Design customized, precision radiation treatment plans under physician guidance to deliver lethal doses to target tumor volumes while safeguarding surrounding healthy tissue.

• Perform complex dose calculations and assist with advanced brachytherapy procedures to support precise, localized cancer therapies.

• Fabricate custom immobilization and beam-modifying devices to guarantee accurate patient positioning and consistent treatment delivery every shift.

• Partner with medical physicists to perform quality assurance calibrations on radiation equipment and support ongoing clinical research projects.

• Enforce strict radiation safety protocols in accordance with national regulatory guidelines to protect patients, care teams, and yourself.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

 

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.