University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)·League City, Texas
The Dosimetrist develops optimal radiation treatment plans for patients under the supervision of a Senior Dosimetrist and Medical Physicist. Key duties involve determining patient-specific radiation delivery techniques, both manually and via computer, and executing various external beam treatment plans.
Associates degree in Radiation Therapy and two years experience; or Certified Radiation Therapist and two years related experience, or graduate from accredited university Dosimetry program and two years related experience. Job Summary: Develops treatment plans to determine the optimal radiation dose to patients under the supervision of the Senior Dosimetrist and the Medical Physicist. Job Duties: Determination of patient specific radiation delivery technique either manually or by computer to include MU setting calculations, gap calculations, off-axis calculations and chart error makeup calculations. External beam treatment planning either manually or by computer to include open beam combinations, wedged beams, rotation fields, arc fields, electron beams, and manual contour, CT based plans, 3D conformal, or IMRT. Assists with Quality Assurance of Machines and Equipment including: CT, simulators, and high energy linear accelerators. Constructs custom block templates as necessary. Assists in the preparation of immobilization and repositioning devices as needed. Performs HDR brachytherapy quality assurance as needed under the direction of the medical physicist. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Actual salary commensurate with experience. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion.
Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Candidates must possess an Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy with two years of experience, or be a Certified Radiation Therapist with two years of related experience, or be a graduate of an accredited university Dosimetry program with two years of related experience.
Market context
Senior dosimetrist roles in Texas radiation oncology are typically driven by ongoing needs for treatment planning support in busy cancer care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a specific mix of education, certification, and two years of related experience, and candidates should review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time. Before applying, confirm your background matches one of the listed pathways and prepare examples of planning accuracy and collaboration.
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