Medical dosimetrists are employed in hospitals or cancer treatment centers and typically work a 40-hour week. Their work can put them in proximity to radioactive materials, so proper safety precautions must be taken to minimize exposure.

Is a Dosimetrist a doctor?

Dosimetrists are medical professionals who work in radiation oncology helping to care for cancer patients. Among their various job responsibilities, a dosimetrist has the important task of applying the appropriate dosage of radiation at the correct part of the body.

Is being a Dosimetrist a good job?

The demand for medical dosimetrists grows every time a new cancer center opens, Reid says, making dosimetry a stable, well-compensated career. Medical dosimetrists earn average annual salaries of $79,500, according to a 2004 AAMD salary survey.