Kaiser Permanente - Washington Permanente Medical Group
Tacoma, Washington
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Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet(r) nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Job Summary
The Medical Dosimetrist is responsible for developing precise, individualized radiation therapy treatment plans for patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. This role integrates advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, radiation biology, oncology, medical physics, and radiation safety to calculate optimal dose distributions that effectively target the intended treatment area while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy structures.
Utilizing specialized treatment planning systems (RayStation) and electronic medical record software (Mosaiq), the Medical Dosimetrist applies mathematical and computational methods to determine beam arrangements, dosage, and delivery techniques. Close collaboration with the Radiation Oncologist is essential throughout the planning process to ensure clinical objectives are met and treatment plans are approved. The dosimetrist also works in coordination with the Medical Physicist and Radiation Therapists to support accurate and safe implementation of the prescribed plan.
A strong emphasis is placed on accuracy, attention to detail, and patient safety. The Medical Dosimetrist is expected to exercise critical thinking in plan development and evaluation, as well as in identifying and resolving treatment discrepancies or equipment-related issues. This role requires effective communication, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in a complex clinical environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees: Bachelor's in physical or Biological Science
Licenses & Certifications: Medical Dosimetrist, Certified Graduate of an accredited dosimetry program; Board Certified Medical Dosimetrist (MDCB) OR Board eligible upon graduation. Licensure must be obtained within one year of graduation. Work Experience: One (1) year of Dosimetry experience Communication Skills: Writing/ Correspondence, Writing/ Reports
Job Attributes
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Medical Terms
Work Schedule: Flexible
Equipment Operated: Treatment Planning Systems, Record & Verify Systems
At Harris Health, we champion better health for our patients, their families and our community, by connecting all to an integrated healthcare system that provides high-quality healthcare. Harris Health focuses on the delivery of primary care, wellness and prevention services to the residents of Harris County, Texas, through its extensive network of 38 inpatient and outpatient facilities. Harris Health is staffed by physician faculty and residents from nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
