Radiation Dosimetrist Assistant

J  o  b    D  e  s  c  r  i  p  t  i  o  n

JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

8/28/2026

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

500034

Job Title:

Radiation Dosimetrist Assistant

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The Radiation Dosimetrist Assistant performs routine technical work in Radiation Oncology treatment planning while cultivating basic skills. Radiation Dosimetrist Assistants at this level are expected to manage daily tasks including but not limited to patient coordination, image registrations, contouring, and communicate information to appropriately among different work groups. This person also performs ancillary dosimetry tasks such as mold room duties, creating electronic patient records and billing for dosimetry services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

•

Performance of non-planning dosimetry activities including:

•

Mold room (creation of patient specific devices such as bolus and electron blocks under the direction of objective or senior Dosimetrist)

•

Patient specific dosimetry documentation and management (in-vivo dosimetry)

•

Implementing the institutional electronic charting and workflow systems

•

Implementing the institutional billing methods for a high standard for proper and accurate billing

•

Ordering and maintaining supplies and in-vivo dosimetry

•

Editing and maintaining existing policy and procedures for dosimetry functions

•

Performance of radiotherapy treatment plans:

•

Manual 2D monitor unit (MU) calculations

•

Generate select 3D plans which have a developed templated workflow

•

Image preparation (e.g.: import, contouring, and image-registration)

•

Special documentation (e.g.: Implanted devices and prior RT)

•

Anatomical and planning contour delineation

•

Complete DICOM requests

•

Participate in the consultation regarding the proper setup and immobilization of new patients as needed

•

Assists in the management of transfer plans between treatment units

•

Adjust plans, recalculate dose and document changes according to clinical needs (e.g.: clinical electrons and TBIs)

•

Establish work priorities when applicable

•

Coordination of adaptive plans and other specialty treatments (imports, hand-off)

•

Participate in dosimetry related projects designed to improve radiation therapy processes.

•

Participation in department-wide committees as an observer as time permits (e.g.: quality improvement and safety)

•

Manage chart rounds patients including patient list creation, attendance, and recording patient review completion

•

Communication and coordination among all work groups

•

Carepath management

•

Attendance at the Physics-Therapist monthly meeting

•

Answering phone calls

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

X

Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of a School in Radiation Therapy Technology

Required

Certified as a Radiation Therapist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

•

Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

•

Ability to function safely and effectively in the Radiation Oncology clinical environment.

•

Ability to work effectively within the radiation oncology team.

•

Ability to interpret medical terminology

•

Ability to understand written and oral communication from medical staff and with patients, family, public and other professionals.

•

Ability to identify anatomic structures on radiographs and cross-sectional radiographic images and MRI.

•

Ability to interact with patients and family in such a manner as to inspire confidence and gain patient’s cooperation.

•

Ability to communicate (understand written and oral communication) with medical staff, physics staff, radiation therapists, nursing, and clerical staff involved with patient care.

•

Ability to effectively send, receive and respond to information; including the ability to read, write, listen, speak observe and use computers.

•

Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology; radiation physics; radiation biology; pathology and malignant disease; tissue and organ dose tolerances.

•

Knowledge of working with high-energy radiation materials and equipment and the hazards involved.

•

Knowledge of the workings and use of complex radiation therapy treatment machines, specialized diagnostic x-ray equipment, electronic portal imaging, ARIA software, MLC (multi-leaf collimator equipment), optical guidance systems, dynamic wedges, tracking systems, and other new technologies as implemented and assigned.

•

Ability to make appropriate patient set-up recommendations to produce reproducible, accurate and precise treatment plans.

•

Skill and ability in interpreting treatment planning orders and in communicating with medical and radiation physics staff to develop appropriate treatment plans.

•

Respecting and honoring patient concerns including privacy and confidentiality.

•

Knowledge of functions of a radiation oncology clinic.

•

Knowledge of charge entry system and ability to enter charges accurately.

•

Knowledge of and ability to use required computer systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

☐

Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

☐

Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

☒

Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

☐

Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

☐

Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.