Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist, Exempt

Yourcommunityhospital; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 95,054 - 109,312; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Free Parking

Paid time off

Education assistance

403(b) with employer matching

Wellness Program

Job summary

Yourcommunityhospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, is looking for a Certified Medical Dosimetrist to manage patient treatment plans and assist in dosimetry tasks. This role includes planning treatment techniques, supervising staff, and ensuring quality care in radiation therapy.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma and possess three years of relevant experience. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, life insurance, education assistance, and a wellness program. Relocation to Grand Junction is required.

Qualifications

• Three years of dosimetry experience under the supervision of a dosimetrist, medical physicist, or radiation oncologist.

Responsibilities

• Plans treatment techniques that deliver prescribed dosage of radiation.
• Obtains patient data for taking contours, CT scans, and port films.
• Coordinates simulations with tumor localization procedures.
• Enters dosage calculations in patients’ radiation therapy chart.
• Supervises therapists in implementing treatment plans.
• Completes and/or assists in planning beam modifying devices.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Dosimetrist credential

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plans treatment techniques that deliver prescribed dosage of radiation.
• Obtains and/or supervises obtaining patient data for taking patient contours, localization files, CT scans and port films.
• Coordinates simulations with tumor localization procedures.
• Enters dosage calculations in patients’ radiation therapy chart.
• Supervises therapists in the implementation of treatment plans.
• Completes and/or assists in planning and building beam modifying devices.
• Obtains localization films for intracavity insertions, calculates isodose distributions and prepares sources for loading. Assists in other brachytherapy procedures.
• Responsible for radiation room surveys of patients having intracavity or interstitial procedures.
• Assists with maintaining radioactive sources.
• Provides technical assistance to the Radiation Physicist.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of dosimetry experience under the supervision of a dosimetrist, medical physicist or radiation oncologist or equivalency.
• Credentialed as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist by the American Association of Medical Dosimetry.

Compensation

• $69.00 – $79.35 per hour, depending on education and experience.
• Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.
• Life Insurance
• Free Parking
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Wellness Program
• Additional benefits based on employment status

Additional Information

• Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.
• Work Location: In-person/onsite
• Posting Period: This position will be posted through July 30, 2026, and may remain open longer until filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Community Hospital recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, Community Hospital is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. Community Hospital does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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