Dosimetrist

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sutter Medical Foundation (SMF) is seeking an experienced Dosimetrist III to join its collaborative Radiation Oncology team serving patients throughout the Sacramento Valley. The integrated program includes four radiation oncology centers and a multidisciplinary team of seven dosimetrists, 12 medical physicists, and 12 radiation oncologists. The program uses Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, Gamma Knife, Varian Bravos HDR brachytherapy, AlignRT, ExacTrac, Philips Brilliance Big Bore CT simulators, a Siemens SOMATOM Open Pro CT simulator, RayStation treatment planning software, and MIM Maestro. Under department leadership, the Dosimetrist III designs and optimizes image-based radiation treatment plans in accordance with physician prescriptions, departmental protocols, and evidence-based practice standards. The role collaborates with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists on complex treatment plans, quality and safety initiatives, and improvements to clinical practice. It also includes mentorship and education for dosimetry students and physics residents. The position follows a hybrid work model, with approximately three days per week onsite at the Sacramento Radiation Oncology location. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position with a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, on the day shift. No weekend work is required. The annual pay range is $165,422.40 to $231,566.40; starting pay may vary based on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physics or a related field, or equivalent education or experience.
For the Dosimetrist III level: Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification upon hire.
For the Dosimetrist III level: five years of dosimetry experience in a progressive radiation oncology department.
RayStation knowledge required for Level II / III.
Ability to understand radiation therapy principles, anatomy, imaging modalities, treatment planning systems, and quality assurance processes.
Ability to understand technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics and communicate them to radiation oncologists and radiation therapists.
Mathematical skills including algebra and trigonometry, and ability to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts.

Responsibilities

Design and optimize high-quality, image-based radiation treatment plans according to physician prescriptions, departmental protocols, and evidence-based practice standards.
Evaluate treatment plans for clinical value and acceptability in clinical situations.
Coordinate essential workflow activities for radiation therapy treatments.
Collaborate with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists to develop complex treatment plans and communicate technical aspects for plan approval and implementation.
Interpret and execute treatment plans as defined in relevant treatment protocols.
Contribute to quality and safety initiatives and ongoing improvements in clinical practice.
Mentor and support education for dosimetry students and physics residents.
Follow instructions and documented procedures when performing tasks on computer workstations accurately, safely, and efficiently.