Dosimetrist

Duly Health and Care • Schaumburg, IL

6d • $116,459 - $174,689 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Dosimetrist develops computer-generated radiation dose distribution plans and calculates monitor units to deliver radiation as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. The role works under the direction of the Manager of Radiation Oncology and the clinical direction of the Radiation Oncology Medical Director. It includes quality assurance reviews and equipment checks, patient education tailored to age and cultural needs, responding to patient inquiries, maintaining accurate documentation and protecting patient privacy. The Dosimetrist collaborates with physicians, physicists, and other care team members to support safe, coordinated care.

The position is full-time and hybrid, based in Lisle and Schaumburg, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role requires maintaining appropriate credentials, completing continuing education, and maintaining CPR certification. A bachelor's degree is preferred; applicants must graduate from a Medical Dosimetry school or be a certified radiation therapist with at least two years of on-the-job training as a Medical Dosimetrist. Board certification is preferred, and non-certified employees must obtain MDCB certification within three years of becoming a Medical Dosimetrist at the facility.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of a Medical Dosimetry school or a certified radiation therapist with at least two years of on-the-job training as a Medical Dosimetrist.
• Must be board eligible if not board certified; if not certified, must obtain Medical Dosimetrist certification from the MDCB within three years of becoming a Medical Dosimetrist at the facility.
• Must maintain CPR certification and obtain continuing education credits as required.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and their families.
• Must have interpersonal, service-orientation, oral and written communication, teamwork, multitasking, resilience, leadership, and medical-procedure skills.
• Must be able to use appropriate grammar, symbols, and medical terminology and comprehend others' documentation.
• Must protect patient privacy and confidential information and follow applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, reliability, dependability, and the ability to work with minimal direction.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree, specifically in Radiation Therapy, Math, or Physics.
• Board certification.
• Eclipse and IMRT planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop computerized treatment plans and calculate and document treatment doses or monitor-unit settings as prescribed by a radiation oncologist; verify the mathematical accuracy of calculations.
• Work directly with physicians on verification simulation, treatment planning, and patient-specific radiation dose measurements, including electronic documentation, charting, and coding in ARIA and the electronic medical record.
• Perform computerized planning of external beam treatments and follow dose prescriptions for defined tumor volumes.
• Conduct weekly quality assurance checks of radiotherapy treatment charts and follow procedures for accurate, timely dosimetry development and quality assurance.
• Assist the medical physicist with calibration of equipment and radioactive sources, and provide technical assistance in radiation protection and qualitative and quantitative review.
• Assist with selecting, planning, fabricating, reviewing, and approving treatment devices, immobilization devices, and other treatment aids.
• Assist with intracavitary and interstitial sealed-source procedures.
• Help maintain the medical dosimetry quality system and record keeping.
• Document and code work thoroughly and promptly in the EMR and ARIA, and complete documentation and charges needed for proper billing and legal records.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to meet patient needs and ensure effective, efficient continuity of care.
• Respond to patient inquiries, prioritize responses, and route urgent situations to appropriate individuals.
• Provide treatment, instruction, and education in consideration of patients' ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Protect patient and confidential information in accordance with applicable laws, HIPAA, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Follow safe work habits, body mechanics, infection-control procedures, emergency-preparedness responsibilities, and workplace safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment; report safety matters and relevant cases to the appropriate person.
• Meet attendance and punctuality standards, complete assignments promptly, accept additional shifts as volume dictates, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities.
• Maintain professional, respectful interactions and contribute to patient flow and a professional office environment.
• Pursue continuing education and self-development, maintain appropriate credentials and CPR certification, and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including healthcare navigation assistance.
• Mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer-provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 tuition reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours of paid volunteer time off.
• Culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks of parental leave at 100% pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time