Position Summary: 

The Medical Dosimetrist develops, calculates, and implements radiation therapy treatment plans in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription, ensuring accurate dose delivery, patient safety, and quality outcomes. Working collaboratively with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists, this role supports CT simulation, target and normal structure contouring, advanced treatment planning, image registration, and quality assurance activities. The Medical Dosimetrist applies clinical judgment, dosimetric expertise, and established protocols to design optimized treatment plans using modern radiation therapy techniques while adhering to regulatory, safety, and professional practice standards.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Completion of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)–accredited Medical Dosimetry program or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• One (1) year of clinical medical dosimetry experience.
• Current certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Dosimetry or science-related field.
• Experience with Varian Eclipse/ARIA, Trilogy, and Edge platforms.
• Membership in the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD) or related professional organization.

Essential Job Functions:  In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Develop and calculate radiation therapy treatment plans to ensure accurate delivery of prescribed doses in accordance with medical physics and clinical standards.
• Utilize CT, PET, MRI, and other imaging modalities to support treatment planning and target delineation.
• Assist with CT simulation, including patient positioning, immobilization, and fabrication of ancillary devices.
• Contour target volumes and normal structures using appropriate imaging datasets.
• Perform rigid and deformable image registration for multi-modality treatment planning.
• Create and optimize treatment plans utilizing techniques such as 2D, 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, 4D planning, SRS, SBRT, and brachytherapy.
• Support HDR brachytherapy simulation, setup, and planning under established protocols.
• Participate in quality assurance processes, including patient-specific measurements, under the direction of a Medical Physicist.
• Conduct routine chart checks and ensure accurate transfer and documentation of treatment plan data within clinical systems.
• Adhere to radiation safety standards and promptly report deviations or concerns to the Medical Physicist.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

*Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

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