1. A healthcare professional who calculates and administers radiation doses to patients during cancer treatment or diagnostic imaging procedures.
Usage: medical/healthcare field; also called a radiation dosimetrist

Examples

• The dosimetrist worked with the oncologist to plan the patient's radiation therapy.
• A certified dosimetrist must complete specialized training in radiation physics and treatment planning.
• The dosimetrist calculated the precise radiation dose needed to target the tumor while minimizing exposure to healthy tissue.
• Many hospitals employ dosimetrists as part of their radiation oncology team.
• The dosimetrist used advanced computer software to map out the radiation beam angles.