Occupation Summary

Medical Dosimetrists

O*NET 29-2036.00

Description:

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

Annual Wages:
$136,638.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by 18.75%.
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree. According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Public Service, Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM)

  1. Advise oncology team members on use of beam modifying or immobilization devices in radiation treatment plans.
  2. Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.
  3. Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
  4. Conduct radiation oncology-related research, such as improving computer treatment planning systems or developing new treatment devices.
  5. Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy.
  6. Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
  7. Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.
  8. Develop requirements for the use of patient immobilization devices and positioning aides, such as molds or casts, as part of treatment plans to ensure accurate delivery of radiation and comfort of patient.
  9. Develop treatment plans, and calculate doses for brachytherapy procedures.
  10. Educate patients regarding treatment plans, physiological reactions to treatment, or post-treatment care.
  11. Fabricate beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters.
  12. Fabricate patient immobilization devices, such as molds or casts, for radiation delivery.
  13. Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.
  14. Measure the amount of radioactivity in patients or equipment, using radiation monitoring devices.
  15. Perform quality assurance system checks, such as calibrations, on treatment planning computers.
  16. Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.
  17. Record patient information, such as radiation doses administered, in patient records.
  18. Supervise or perform simulations for tumor localizations, using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography scans.
  19. Teach medical dosimetry, including its application, to students, radiation therapists, or residents.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Medical Dosimetrists employed Annual Growth Rate
General medical and surgical hospitals 42.6 0.00
Offices of physicians 23.4 0.00
Professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers 8.8 0.00
Specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals 5.7 0.00
Outpatient care centers 4.2 7.18
Colleges, universities, and professional schools 3.4 0.00


Labor Market Information


2024 Statewide average hourly wage $65.69
2024 National average hourly wage $67.99
2022 National employment 3,500
2022 Texas employment 272
Texas projected employment by 2032 323
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2032 19




TEXAS COUNTY MAP BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
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Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
84.00%
Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
83.00%
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
79.00%
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
74.00%
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
71.60%
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
71.20%
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
69.00%
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
67.00%
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
60.00%
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
57.80%


Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
82.40%
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
80.00%
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
80.00%
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
77.60%
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
75.00%
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
72.40%
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
72.40%
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
70.00%
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
70.00%
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
70.00%


Top 10 Relevant Abilities Relevant Importance Levels
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
82.40%
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
82.40%
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
82.40%
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
80.00%
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
77.60%
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
77.60%
Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
77.60%
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
77.60%
Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
75.00%
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
75.00%


  • Working with Computers
    -- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Documenting/Recording Information
    -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
    -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
    -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  • Processing Information
    -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Other Activities


No work importance values found.

No certifications found.


No tools found.


Technology

Medical software: Medical condition coding software; MEDITECH software;


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Sources of Additional Information
  • For more information about medical dosimetrists, visit: American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD)
  • For a list of accredited medical dosimetry programs, visit: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
  • For more information about certification, visit: Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)
  • Medical Dosimetrists

  • Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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