As of June 2026, Medical Dosimetrists has an AI-exposure score of 67/100 (High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Medical Dosimetrists
More exposed than 85% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$147,470. About 200 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Healthcare roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- 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.
- Record patient information, such as radiation doses administered, in patient records.
- Develop treatment plans, and calculate doses for brachytherapy procedures.
- Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.
- Supervise or perform simulations for tumor localizations, using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography scans.
- Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy.
- Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.
- Fabricate patient immobilization devices, such as molds or casts, for radiation delivery.
- Fabricate beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters.
- Measure the amount of radioactivity in patients or equipment, using radiation monitoring devices.
- 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.
- Perform quality assurance system checks, such as calibrations, on treatment planning computers.
- Educate patients regarding treatment plans, physiological reactions to treatment, or post-treatment care.
- Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.
- Advise oncology team members on use of beam modifying or immobilization devices in radiation treatment plans.
- Teach medical dosimetry, including its application, to students, radiation therapists, or residents.
- Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
- Conduct radiation oncology-related research, such as improving computer treatment planning systems or developing new treatment devices.
No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (53%).
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