Description
Position Overview
Pay rate: $70.00 / hour
Shifts: flexi/PRN
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Description
To develop the radiation therapy treatment plan with a dose limiting structure as defined by tumor volume as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. To design and construct beam modifying devices for optimal radiation dose. To assist the therapist with simulation and implementation of treatment. To participate in clinical research.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in a related field required. Two (2) years of radiation therapy experience preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently certified, or eligible to be certified, as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) required. If eligible to be certified, certification must be obtained within eighteen (18) months from date of hire. ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy ARRT(T) preferred.
Why Work at UAB Medicine
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.1 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state's only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.
