Dosimetrist

About the role

Logan Health in Kalispell, Montana, is seeking a skilled and detail-driven Medical Dosimetrist who is passionate about precision, patient safety, and delivering high-quality radiation treatment plans. As an essential member of our Radiation Oncology team, you’ll collaborate closely with radiation therapists, medical physicists, radiation oncologists, and other clinical partners to develop individualized treatment plans that make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Join a team committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, and compassionate care while building your career in one of Montana’s most beautiful communities.

Located in the heart of the Flathead Valley, Kalispell offers a unique opportunity to combine meaningful healthcare work with the beauty and adventure of Northwest Montana. With stunning mountain views, welcoming communities, and year-round outdoor recreation, it’s an ideal place for those who value both professional fulfillment and life beyond work. Enjoy the best of Montana living: unforgettable outdoor recreation including Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, hiking, fishing, boating, camping, and biking; four distinct seasons with skiing and snowboarding nearby; a welcoming community with small-town charm, local businesses, community events, and a growing regional healthcare community; a balanced lifestyle with opportunities to spend more time outdoors and connect with your community; and room to explore local restaurants, breweries, farmers markets, arts and entertainment, and the neighboring communities of Whitefish and Columbia Falls.

Responsibilities

• Designing treatment plans that deliver prescribed radiation doses 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 documentation and protecting patient confidentiality.

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 two years of experience with radiation safety principles, practices, and applicable NRC and regulatory requirements.
• A 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 seven days of hire or transfer, or before providing independent patient care, whichever comes first.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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 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 confidentiality and handling sensitive situations with professionalism.

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).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and illness bank.
• Employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee Wellness Program, including wellness coaching, classes, incentives, and more.
• Logan Health Fitness Center: waived registration fee and 50% off monthly membership.

Schedule

Shift: Day shift — 8 hours (United States of America) Monday - Friday. Logan Health operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Schedules are established to accommodate position requirements and organizational needs and may be adjusted as needed.