Senior Dosimetrist

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Build something meaningful. Advance your expertise. Live somewhere extraordinary.

Imagine building your career in a place where advanced cancer care, a collaborative clinical team, and an exceptional quality of life come together. At Logan Health Radiation Oncology, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patient care while helping shape the future of our dosimetry program in one of Montana's most beautiful regions.

We're looking for an experienced, passionate Senior Dosimetrist to join our team and play an important role in developing and strengthening our in-house dosimetry services. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys complex treatment planning, values clinical collaboration, and wants to contribute ideas and expertise to a growing program.

An exceptional place to practice
Logan Health Radiation Oncology serves patients throughout the Flathead Valley and surrounding communities, bringing advanced cancer treatment close to home.

Our open-concept, naturally light-filled facility provides a welcoming environment for both patients and staff. With advanced technology, including Varian TrueBeam systems, our team delivers individualized treatment using precision, innovation, and compassion.

You'll collaborate closely with Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, and Radiation Therapists who share a commitment to exceptional patient care. You'll also have the opportunity to help establish best practices, refine workflows, and build a strong foundation for the future of our in-house dosimetry team.

Why this opportunity stands out

- Help build something lasting. Be part of developing a permanent in-house dosimetry team. Your experience and ideas will help shape planning practices, improve workflows, and influence the long-term direction of the program.

- Put your advanced expertise to work. Take on challenging and rewarding SBRT and SRS treatment planning, with opportunities to assist with HDR planning under the direction of the Medical Physicist.

- Make a meaningful clinical impact. Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team where collaboration, precision, and patient-centered care are at the heart of everything you do.

- Expand your influence. Share your knowledge, help orient new team members, and contribute to the education and development of future medical dosimetrists.

- Enjoy a career and lifestyle worth celebrating. Build your professional future in the Flathead Valley, surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, world-class recreation, and a welcoming community.

What you'll d o
As a key member of the Radiation Oncology team, you'll bring technical expertise, clinical judgment, and a commitment to excellence to every stage of treatment planning.

Working under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist, you will:

- Develop advanced treatment plans: Design precise radiation treatment plans that deliver prescribed doses while protecting surrounding healthy tissue, with a particular focus on complex SBRT and SRS cases.

- Apply clinical expertise: Use current treatment planning techniques, dose constraints, and clinical protocols to develop accurate, efficient treatment plans.

- Support precision treatment delivery: Contour normal and dose-limiting structures and perform image registration using CT, MRI, and PET imaging.

- Contribute to simulation and localization: Create reference images and localization markers, and assist with simulations, tumor localization, immobilization, and beam-modifying devices.

- Collaborate throughout the treatment process: Work closely with Radiation Therapists to guide treatment implementation, patient positioning, field arrangements, and imaging parameters.

- Maintain the highest standards of quality: Calculate and verify doses, document treatment planning information, and support comprehensive treatment plan quality assurance.

- Support department-wide excellence: Assist the Medical Physicist with radiation safety, equipment quality assurance, patient and beam dosimetry, and HDR planning as needed.

- Help shape the future: Improve departmental workflows, update procedures, support accreditation activities, and contribute to staff development and student education.

What you'll bring to the team
We're looking for a knowledgeable and experienced professional who takes pride in precision, enjoys solving complex clinical challenges, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Required qualifications

- MDCB certification in Medical Dosimetry.

- At least three years of experience developing optimal SBRT and SRS treatment plans.

- At least six years of experience with radiation safety principles, practices, and current Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other applicable regulatory requirements.

- Demonstrated ability to interpret treatment protocols and develop plans that meet established criteria.

- Proficiency with clinical guidelines, medical terminology, and information and communication systems.

- Strong algebra and trigonometry skills.

- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to prioritize independently and as part of a team.

- Effective communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn department-specific software.

Preferred qualifications

- ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy.

- At least six years of experience in radiation oncology and medical physics, including advanced treatment planning.

- At least six years of experience in healthcare informatics, including systems and methods for acquiring, storing, and retrieving data.

- Introductory knowledge of calculus.

Make the Flathead Valley your home
A rewarding career is even better when you love where you live.
Located in Northwest Montana, the Flathead Valley offers a lifestyle that is hard to find anywhere else. Here, incredible natural beauty meets the convenience of established communities, making it an appealing place to build a career, put down roots, and enjoy life beyond work.

Some of the highlights of calling the Flathead Valley home include:

- Glacier National Park: Explore one of America's most spectacular national parks, with breathtaking mountain scenery, alpine lakes, hiking trails, and unforgettable outdoor experiences.

- Flathead Lake: Enjoy boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, swimming, and relaxing along the shores of one of the largest natural freshwater lakes west of the Mississippi River.

- Four-season recreation: From hiking, biking, camping, and golfing in the warmer months to skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and winter adventures, there's always something to explore.

- Mountain-town charm: Discover the restaurants, local shops, breweries, arts, community events, and welcoming atmosphere of nearby Kalispell, Whitefish, and Bigfork.

- A strong sense of community: Enjoy a region where people appreciate an active lifestyle, meaningful connections, and the opportunity to be part of a close-knit community.

- Room to enjoy life: Whether you're looking for outdoor adventure, a family-friendly community, or a quieter pace surrounded by nature, the Flathead Valley offers a wonderful place to call home.

Build your future with Logan Health
At Logan Health, we believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work alongside colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.

Your next chapter starts here.
Bring your expertise. Help shape the future of radiation oncology. Make a difference in the lives of patients and families. And discover everything that makes Montana such an incredible place to live.

Join Logan Health and build a career that makes a difference—in a place that inspires you every day.

We invite experienced Medical Dosimetrists, including those considering relocation, to explore this exciting opportunity.

Shift:
Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule:
Full-Time - Day Shift, 40 hours per week.
Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

- Criminal background check

- Reference checks

- Drug Screening

- Health and Immunizations Screening

- Physical Demand Review/Screening

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Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.