Radiation Oncology Treatment Planner

14 hours ago


San Francisco, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:

As a Dosimetrist at Kaiser Permanente, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive treatment plans for patients undergoing radiation therapy. You will work closely with the Radiation Oncology team to coordinate dosimetry plan procedures and ensure that patients receive the best possible care.

You will have knowledge of the overall characteristics of radiation oncology treatment and imaging equipment, as well as proficiency in modern treatment planning and delivery procedures. This includes 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SRS/SBRT, IORT, and Brachytherapy.

Essential Responsibilities:
  1. Design radiation treatment plans using computer and/or manual computation to administer a prescribed radiation dose via various delivery techniques in accordance with the radiation oncologist's prescription.
  2. Verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using systems established by the medical physicist.
  3. Document all pertinent medical information in the patient record, electronically or otherwise, in accordance with existing local and national guidelines, rules, and regulations.
  4. Perform multi-modality image review as necessary, including rigid and deformable registrations, and identify and contour critical anatomical structures in various anatomical images.
  5. Consult with the radiation therapy, medical physics, and physician team members to advise on the design of optimal treatment positioning and associated treatment aids, molds, casts, and immobilization devices.
  6. Perform or assist in the planning and fabrication of compensation filters, 2D and 3D molds, custom shields, missing tissue compensators, bolus, and other mean modifying devices.
  7. Perform or assist in the application of specific methods of radiation dose measurements, including the use of ionization chambers, electronic portal imaging, in-vivo dosimetry, film, or other measurement techniques as directed by the medical physicist.
  8. Fulfill all quality assurance and documentation requirements for patients enrolled under various clinical or institutional trials, studies, and protocols, and perform/assist with data collection and submission.
  9. Participate in investigative projects and clinical initiatives as requested in areas of treatment planning, image analysis, quality assurance, documentation, and maintenance of patient databases.
  10. Actively participate in continuing education in current treatment planning techniques and advances in the field of radiation oncology and medical physics.
  11. Attend, participate, and present cases in chart rounds, tumor boards, and other multi-disciplinary conferences as requested.
  12. Provide input for the completion of employee performance appraisals, performance improvement initiatives, and actively participate in the recruitment of new personnel as requested.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Experience: N/A
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or higher OR Associate degree for candidates with active MDCB certification.
  • License, Certification, Registration: Medical Dosimetrist Certificate within 36 months of hire.
Additional Requirements:
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize/apply knowledge of computers, computer treatment planning, planning techniques, and procedures, knowledge of radiation physics, dosimetry, and State, Federal, and local radiation regulations.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience as a certified medical dosimetrist.
  • Experience with Varian Eclipse treatment planning, ARIA electronic charting, and EPIC medical records systems.
  • Previous work experience as a radiation therapist.


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