Dosimetrist

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Logan Health in Kalispell, MT is seeking a skilled and detail-driven Medical Dosimetrist. This role is crucial for developing safe, accurate, and individualized radiation treatment plans, ensuring precision, patient safety, and high-quality care. The Medical Dosimetrist will be an integral part of the Radiation Oncology team, collaborating with radiation therapists, medical physicists, radiation oncologists, and other clinical partners.

Requirements

MDCB Certification in Medical Dosimetry OR enrollment in a JRCERT-accredited medical dosimetry program or MDCB board eligibility, with certification obtained within one year of hire.
At least 2 years of experience with radiation safety principles, practices, and applicable NRC and regulatory requirements.
Strong understanding of treatment planning and the ability to interpret treatment protocols and develop appropriate plans.
Strong algebra and trigonometry skills; introductory calculus preferred.
Knowledge of clinical guidelines, medical terminology, and healthcare information systems.
RQI Provider (BLS) certification within 7 days of hire/transfer or before providing independent patient care, whichever comes first.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
A commitment to accuracy, quality, and patient safety.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work collaboratively while also taking initiative and working independently.
Integrity, empathy, kindness, and professionalism.
Comfort learning and using technology, including Microsoft Office and specialized clinical software.
A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive situations with professionalism.

Nice To Haves

ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy.
Two or more years of experience in radiation oncology, medical physics, and treatment planning.
Experience with healthcare informatics, including systems used to acquire, store, and retrieve clinical data.

Responsibilities

Designing treatment plans that deliver the prescribed radiation dose while protecting critical structures and healthy tissue.
Contouring normal and dose-limiting structures using CT, MRI, PET, and other imaging datasets.
Performing image registration and creating reference images and localization markers for treatment verification and delivery.
Supporting simulations, tumor localization, treatment planning, and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT).
Performing dose calculations and verifying mathematical accuracy to ensure precise treatment delivery.
Working closely with radiation therapists to implement treatment plans, including immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangements, and imaging parameters.
Supporting the Medical Physicist with radiation safety, quality assurance, machine calibrations, and treatment planning systems.
Applying patient and beam dosimetry methods under the direction of the Medical Physicist.
Collaborating with the Radiation Oncology team to improve workflows, procedures, quality, and patient safety.
Helping onboard and educate new team members on department procedures and best practices.
Maintaining accurate, thorough documentation and protecting patient confidentiality.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with generous employer matching
Employer-provided life insurance
Voluntary life and disability insurance options
Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
FSA / HSA options
Paid time off, holiday pay, and illness bank
Employee referral program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Wellness Program — wellness coaching, classes, incentives, and more
Logan Health Fitness Center: Waived registration fee + 50% off monthly membership