Medical Dosimetrist - Radiation Oncology

gundersenhealth; La Crosse (WI); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401k match

Paid time off

Wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Gundersen Health is seeking a Certified Medical Dosimetrist to design radiation treatment plans and support the Radiation Oncology team in La Crosse, Wisconsin. You will collaborate with Radiation Oncologists and Therapists, perform dosimetry planning in Eclipse and Aria, and help ensure safety and QA under physician supervision.

This role offers flexible, hybrid work arrangements, a 0.8 FTE schedule, and starting salary around $87,592, with compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• CMD certification within 1 year of hire.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Proficient in 3D, IMRT, VMAT planning using Eclipse; experience with Aria/Eclipse.

Responsibilities

• Design treatment plans using computed methods per physician prescription.
• Consult with Radiation Oncologists and Therapists on patient setup and documentation.
• Assist in calibration, QA, and radiation safety under supervision.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accrediting requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

3D/IMRT/VMAT planning

Eclipse/Aria experience

Dosimetry team collaboration

Education

CMD certification

Tools

Eclipse

Aria

BrachyVision

MIM Maestro

Varian TrueBeam

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

What You'll Do:

• You will design treatment plans by means of computer and /or manual computation to deliver radiation in accordance with a radiation oncologists prescription.
• You will act as a consultant to the Radiation Oncologists and Radiation Therapists in patient set-up, dosimetry, treatment delivery and documentation.
• Under the supervision of the Medical Physicists and Radiation Oncologists, you will perform and assist in calibration of equipment, quality assurance and radiation safety.
• You will assure compliance with state, federal and accrediting bodies regulatory requirements.

Our centers are equipped with advanced technologies and platforms including:

• Four Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerators
• Siemens CT SOMATOM go.Open pro
• Varian Aria/Eclipse/BrachyVision Version 16.1 (Version 18 upgrade scheduled)
• Radformation ClearCheck
• Radformation ClearCalc
• Limbus AutoContour
• MIM Maestro Software
• Epic

What's Available:

• Part-time, 64 hours biweekly (0.8 FTE). Will train/orientate for approximately 8-10 weeks
• Flexible shifts Monday through Friday, rotating weekend call throughout dosimetry team
• Remote/Hybrid Eligible; most dosimetry staff spend most of their FTE on site, with off-site flexibility available
• Starting salary of $87,592 (based on a 0.8 FTE) and up, commensurate with your years of experience

What You'll Need:

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) within 1 year of hire
• Effective communication skills to interact with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals and staff
• Proficiency in planning 3D, IMRT and VMAT in Eclipse and overall experience in Aria/Eclipse

What You'll Get:

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, Continuing Education, and our Career Development Center
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program and more!
• Relocation assistance available

Are you ready for an incredible adventure working in an award-winning culture? Join our Radiation Oncology team and be part of a well-respected, essential part of the health care team delivering Love + Medicine!

About Us:

Emplify Health by Gundersen is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer