Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) for a 13-week onsite contract assignment in Greenbrae, California.

This position is ideal for a dosimetrist with 3–5 years of recent clinical experience and strong proficiency with Eclipse Treatment Planning. The Medical Dosimetrist will work closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, and other oncology professionals to create safe, accurate, and clinically appropriate radiation treatment plans.

Candidates must hold an active Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) credential and be comfortable working independently in a hospital-based radiation oncology environment.

Key Responsibilities

·        Develop individualized radiation treatment plans based on physician prescriptions and clinical goals.

·        Perform treatment planning for a variety of radiation oncology cases.

·        Calculate radiation dose distributions and treatment parameters.

·        Use Eclipse Treatment Planning System to create, evaluate, and optimize treatment plans.

·        Collaborate with radiation oncologists to ensure treatment plans meet clinical objectives.

·        Work closely with medical physicists to verify plan accuracy and technical feasibility.

·        Coordinate with radiation therapists regarding patient setup and treatment delivery requirements.

·        Review CT simulation data, patient anatomy, treatment volumes, and organs at risk.

·        Assist with contouring support and treatment-planning preparation as appropriate.

·        Optimize treatment plans to achieve target coverage while minimizing dose to healthy tissue.

·        Perform plan evaluations using dose-volume histograms and other clinical planning tools.

·        Complete accurate treatment calculations and documentation.

·        Participate in quality assurance and treatment-plan review processes.

·        Modify treatment plans when clinical or technical changes are required.

·        Maintain accurate and timely treatment-planning records.

·        Follow radiation safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

·        Communicate clearly with physicians, physicists, therapists, and other members of the oncology team.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

·        Active Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification

·        Minimum 3–5 years of Medical Dosimetry experience

·        Strong hands-on experience with Eclipse Treatment Planning

·        Recent radiation oncology treatment-planning experience

·        Strong knowledge of radiation dose calculations and treatment-planning principles

·        Ability to evaluate and optimize complex treatment plans

·        Strong attention to detail and patient-safety awareness

·        Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary oncology environment

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Clinical Experience

Strong candidates may also have experience with:

·        IMRT

·        VMAT

·        3D conformal radiation therapy

·        Stereotactic body radiation therapy

·        Stereotactic radiosurgery

·        Complex treatment planning

·        Image-guided radiation therapy workflows

·        CT simulation data review

·        Dose-volume histogram analysis

·        Treatment-plan quality assurance

·        Varian systems

·        Hospital-based radiation oncology programs

Key Technical Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

·        Eclipse Treatment Planning

·        Radiation dose calculations

·        Treatment-plan optimization

·        Target volume planning

·        Organ-at-risk dose management

·        IMRT planning

·        VMAT planning

·        3D treatment planning

·        Treatment plan evaluation

·        Dose-volume histograms

·        Radiation oncology documentation

·        Quality assurance

·        Interdisciplinary collaboration

Schedule Requirements

·        Monday through Friday

·        Day Shift

·        8-hour shifts

·        40 hours per week

·        No weekend requirement

·        This is an onsite position

Exact daily start and end times may vary based on department scheduling and treatment-planning needs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Certified Medical Dosimetrist who can independently manage treatment-planning responsibilities while collaborating effectively with radiation oncologists and medical physicists.

You should have strong Eclipse experience, excellent technical judgment, and the ability to develop accurate and efficient treatment plans in a fast-paced clinical environment.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:

·        Certified Medical Dosimetrist

·        Medical Dosimetrist

·        Radiation Oncology Dosimetrist

·        CMD

·        Treatment Planning Dosimetrist

·        Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist

·        Eclipse Dosimetrist

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, certifications, technical skills, and the requirements of the position.