Medical Dosimetrists
SOC Code: 29-2036
Medical Dosimetristss design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 72.5/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Writing, Active Listening.
AI-Proof Score: 72.5 — High
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Median Salary
$138,110
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Job Growth
3.5%
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Training Time
Considerable preparation (2-4 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 4 / 5
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Training Cost
~$40,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Writing
- •Active Listening
- •Critical Thinking
- •Active Learning
- •Speaking
Common Tasks
- ✓Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
- ✓Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.
- ✓Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.
- ✓Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
- ✓Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation