Dosimetrist

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

5d•$165,422 - $231,566•Hybrid

About The Position

Sutter Medical Foundation is seeking an experienced Dosimetrist III to join its Radiation Oncology team serving patients throughout the Sacramento Valley. The integrated program includes four radiation oncology centers and 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 systems, and MIM Maestro image management. Under department leadership, the Dosimetrist III designs and optimizes high-quality, image-based radiation treatment plans according to 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 in clinical practice. It also includes mentorship and education for dosimetry students and physics residents. The position is hybrid, with an expectation of approximately three days per week onsite at the Sacramento Radiation Oncology location. It is a regular, exempt, full-time position with a weekday day schedule and 40 weekly hours. The stated annual pay range is $165,422.40 to $231,566.40; eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physics or a related field, or equivalent education/experience.
For Level III: Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification upon hire.
For Level III: 5 years of dosimetry experience in a progressive radiation oncology department.
RayStation knowledge required for Level II/III.
Ability to follow instructions and documented procedures accurately, safely, and efficiently on computer workstations.
Understanding of technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics sufficient to derive computerized treatment plans and communicate those aspects to clinical colleagues.
Mathematical skills including algebra and trigonometry, and ability to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts.

Responsibilities

Design and optimize image-based radiation treatment plans in accordance with physician prescriptions, departmental protocols, and evidence-based practice standards.
Collaborate with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists to develop complex treatment plans.
Support quality and safety initiatives and contribute to improvements in clinical practice.
Evaluate treatment plans for clinical value and acceptability in clinical situations.
Coordinate essential workflow activities for radiation therapy treatments.
Communicate technical aspects of treatment plans to radiation oncologists for approval and radiation therapists for implementation.
Interpret and execute treatment plans as defined in relevant treatment protocols.
Mentor and contribute to the education of dosimetry students and physics residents.