Certified Medical Dosimetrist, Radiation Oncology, Hybrid

Job overview

The Certified Medical Dosimetrist, Radiation Oncology, Hybrid role is based in Palo Alto, CA, with a primarily onsite schedule and remote days as operational needs allow; the base pay scale generally starts at $81.59–$108.12 per hour. The role supports Stanford Health Care’s radiation oncology treatment team in delivering patient care. The dosimetrist develops and verifies radiation treatment plans that target tumors while limiting dose to surrounding healthy structures. Working with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and therapists, the role supports accurate treatment delivery, patient safety, education, and quality improvement.

What you'll do

• Design optimized treatment plans and beam geometry according to the radiation oncologist’s prescription
• contour normal and dose-limiting structures using imaging datasets
• create reference images and localization markers
• assist with simulations and tumor localization
• support fabrication of beam-modifying and immobilization devices
• advise therapists on treatment-plan implementation
• calculate and verify prescribed doses and document patient records
• support radiation safety, quality assurance, and treatment-planning systems
• assist with brachytherapy planning and dose calculations
• teach students, therapists, and residents
• participate in clinical research, continuing education, and quality improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

certified medical dosimetrist

radiation oncology

hybrid

stanford health care

palo alto ca

cancer treatment planning

radiation therapy

cmd certification

medical physics

patient care

$81.59–$108.12/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Fully qualified career-level dosimetrist role requiring Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification and expertise in radiation treatment planning.

About the employer

Stanford Health Care is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.