Dosimetrist III

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physics related field or equivalent education/experience.
Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) Upon Hire.
5 years dosimetry experience in a progressive radiation oncology department.
Raystation knowledge required.
Ability to evaluate treatment plans for clinical value and acceptability in clinical situations.
Ability to coordinate essential activities in workflow for radiation therapy treatments.
Ability to follow instruction and documented procedures in performing tasks on computer workstations accurately, safely, and efficiently.
Ability 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.
Ability to interpret and execute treatment plans as defined in relevant treatment protocols.
Possess mathematical skills including algebra and trigonometry.
Ability to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts to facilitate the treatment planning process.

Responsibilities

Designing and optimizing high-quality, image-based radiation treatment plans in accordance with physician prescriptions, departmental protocols, and evidence-based practice standards.
Collaborating closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists to develop complex treatment plans.
Supporting quality and safety initiatives.
Contributing to ongoing improvements in clinical practice.
Mentoring Dosimetry Students and Physics Residents.