How to hire a medical radiation dosimetrist

How to hire a medical radiation dosimetrist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step medical radiation dosimetrist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a medical radiation dosimetrist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new medical radiation dosimetrist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the medical radiation dosimetrist you need to hire. Certain medical radiation dosimetrist roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect medical radiation dosimetrist also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of medical radiation dosimetrists.

   Type of Medical Radiation Dosimetrist	Description	Hourly rate
   Medical Radiation Dosimetrist	Nuclear medicine technologists operate equipment that creates images of areas of a patient’s body. They prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to patients... Show more	$36-92
   Radiation Therapy Technician	Radar engineers are responsible for improving radar efficiency and fixing numerous technical bugs that can pop up. They will design radar equipment using advanced modeling and testing... Show more	$19-45
   Dosimetrist	A dosimetrist is a medical professional who assists patients undergoing radiation therapy. You are responsible for determining the proper radiation dosage being used in treating patients with cancer... Show more	$35-79

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Eclipse
   • Dose Calculations
   • HDR
   • Patient Treatment
   • MIM
   • Quality Patient Care
   • Patient Charts
   • CBCT
   • Patient Simulations
   • MLC
   • Aamd
   • Image Fusion

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage patient charts in MOSAIQ record and verify system.
   • Limit experience with Nucletron HDR unit.
   • Limit experience with Oncentra HDR planning software and Nucletron HDR unit.
   • Create radiation treatment plans for various tumor locations on high-volume dosimetry team while maintaining high-level quality assurance guidelines.
   • Full participatory Varian GammaMedplus iX HDR for breast and cervical treatment applications.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your medical radiation dosimetrist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A medical radiation dosimetrist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, medical radiation dosimetrists' average salary in hawaii is 34% less than in illinois.
   • Seniority. Entry-level medical radiation dosimetrists earn 60% less than senior-level medical radiation dosimetrists.
   • Certifications. A medical radiation dosimetrist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a medical radiation dosimetrist's salary.

   Average medical radiation dosimetrist salary

   $121,153yearly

   $58.25 hourly rate

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   Entry-level medical radiation dosimetrist salary

   $76,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a medical radiation dosimetrist job description

   A medical radiation dosimetrist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a medical radiation dosimetrist job description:

   Medical radiation dosimetrist job description example

   * All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*
   
   At Community Health System, we know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with our incredible staff. From unique supplemental and base benefits, to well-being resources, we are here to support you in every stage of life, and your career!
   
   Since opening at its current location in 1988, Clovis Community Medical Center has grown from 109 beds to 352 private patient rooms. Voted 'Best Hospital' nine years in a row by Valley residents, it is often the first choice for women's and children's services, advanced surgeries, and comprehensive care.
   
   Responsibilities:
   
   The California Cancer Center, part of the Community Regional Medical Center located in Fresno, CA is currently seeking a Certified Medical Dosimetrist. As a Dosimetrist you'll work closely with physicians, therapists, and medical physicists to prepare radiation treatment plans as approved by a Radiation Oncologist. Assist with special procedures and provide dosimetry support for radiation oncology treatment.
   
   Awarded three-year accreditation our California Cancer Center is the highest (ACOS) American College of Surgeons designed program in the San Joaquin Valley. Our cancer programs offers a full scope of cancer programs through an on-site evaluation by experienced health care professionals. We are (CoC) Commission on Cancer accredited and are committed to providing the highest level of quality cancer care. With a complete range of state of the art services and equipment in the region our advanced technology includes: two Elekta linear accelerators, a CyberKnife with an active SRS/SBRTprogram, Pinnacle Treatment Planning System - including MBS and spice, and Raystation software, Mosaiq EMR, Toshiba large Bore CT scanner, two Varian HDR units and an active seed implant brachytherapy program.
   
   The ideal candidate will have an overall working knowledge of treatment machines, equipment, simulation process and brachytherapy procedures. You will have effective communication skills, customer service and critical thinking-skills with the ability to provide alternatives treatment plans and work collaboratively with the physicist and radiation oncologist to ensure the best care for our patients.
   
   Qualifications:
   
   Minimum Required:
   
   * Bachelors degree in Science OR related field graduate from an accredited Medical Dosimetry Program OR hold an active registration with the ARRT.
   * License/Certifications: Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD).
   
   Please note: Per the CDPH order, all healthcare workers are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved exemption and test regularly.
   
   Please note: If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires and those candidates meeting current bonus requirements.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right medical radiation dosimetrist for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   To find medical radiation dosimetrist candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with medical radiation dosimetrist candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new medical radiation dosimetrist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the medical radiation dosimetrist position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new medical radiation dosimetrist first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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