Dosimetrist

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); Ibrido; USD 165.000 - 232.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sutter Medical Foundation (SMF) is seeking a Dosimetrist III to join the Radiation Oncology team in the Sacramento Valley. You will design and optimize image-based treatment plans, collaborating with physicians, physicists, and therapists to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role supports education mentorship for Dosimetry students and residents, working in a hybrid model with onsite days in Sacramento.

Competenze

• Bachelor of Science in Physics related field or equivalent education/experience.
• CMD-Certified Medical Dosimetrist upon Hire is required/desired.
• RayStation knowledge required.

Mansioni

• Design and optimize image-based radiation treatment plans per prescriptions.
• Collaborate with oncologists, physicists, and therapists to ensure plan quality.
• Mentor Dosimetry students and physics residents.

Conoscenze

Treatment plan evaluation

Team collaboration

Mathematical reasoning

Formazione

B.S. in Physics-related field

Equivalent education/experience

Strumenti

RayStation

MIM Maestro

TrueBeam

Descrizione del lavoro

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central

Position Overview:

Sutter Medical Foundation (SMF) is seeking an experienced Dosimetrist III to join our innovative and collaborative Radiation Oncology team serving patients throughout the Sacramento Valley.

Our integrated program includes four radiation oncology centers equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including seven matched Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, Gamma Knife, Varian Bravos HDR brachytherapy, AlignRT, ExacTrac, four Philips Brilliance Big Bore CT simulators, and a Siemens SOMATOM Open Pro CT simulator. Our treatment planning ecosystem currently utilizes RayStation TPS and MIM Maestro, supporting advanced treatment planning and image management workflows across the network.

At SMF, we foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, quality, and patient safety. We are committed to leveraging advanced technologies, automation, and standardized clinical workflows to enhance both patient care and operational excellence. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the implementation of cutting-edge solutions while collaborating closely with highly skilled physicians, physicists, therapists, and fellow dosimetrists.

This position will join a comprehensive multidisciplinary team consisting of 7 dosimetrists, 12 medical physicists, and 12 radiation oncologists. Under the direction of department leadership, the Dosimetrist III is responsible for designing and optimizing high-quality, image-based radiation treatment plans in accordance with physician prescriptions, departmental protocols, and evidence-based practice standards. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of radiation therapy principles, anatomy, imaging modalities, treatment planning systems, and quality assurance processes.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists to develop complex treatment plans, support quality and safety initiatives, and contribute to ongoing improvements in clinical practice. The ideal candidate is a motivated professional who values teamwork, innovation, and delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Involved in Dosimetry Student and Physics Resident education mentorship.

This position follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of approximately three days per week onsite at our Sacramento Radiation Oncology location to support clinical collaboration, patient care activities, and team engagement.

Job Description :

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EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Physics related field. or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• Level II - n/a
• Level III - CMD-Certified Medical Dosimetrist Upon Hire

EXPERIENCE

• Level II - Less than 5 years
• Level III - 5 years dosimetry experience in a progressive radiation oncology department.
• Level II / III - Raystation knowledge required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to evaluate treatments plans for clinical value and acceptability in clinical situations, to coordinate essential activities in workflow for radiation therapy treatments, and to follow instruction and documented procedures in performing tasks on the computer workstations in an accurate, safe and efficient manner.
• Must be able to understand the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to derive computerized treatment plans and communicate these aspects to the radiation oncologist for plan approval, and to the radiation therapist for plan implementation.
• Must have the ability to interpret and execute treatment plans as defined in relevant treatment protocols
• Must possess mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry, and be able to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts to facilitate the treatment planning process.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $165,422.40 to $231,566.40 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.