Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Academic Medical Dosimetrist, Full-Time, Days (Hybrid Remote)
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Academic Medical Dosimetrist, Full-Time, Days
The salary range for this position is $59.38 - $77.19 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while protecting against unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
$250 Well‑Being Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Description The Academic Medical Dosimetrist (AMD) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM) and adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program. AMD is a part of Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH), a flagship hospital of NM with a mission of “Patients First” and is affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. AMD provides integrated clinical care and supports treatment planning, dosimetry in every aspect of radiation treatment modalities such as 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SBRT, IORT, LDR, HDR brachytherapy, Gamma Knife, MR‑Linac and any future new technologies that may be acquired.
Under direct supervision of the Manager of Dosimetry and the Director of Medical Physics & Dosimetry, AMD provides optimum, accurate, and meaningful treatment plans for radiation oncology patients under the guidance of Radiation Oncologist’s prescriptions. AMD should have creative ideas for treatment planning options, innovative techniques and methodologies for optimization of the plan that best serves the radiation treatment. AMD coordinates with Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, Nursing, and Therapists regarding proper patient care. AMD provides learning opportunities to trainees and residents and participates in clinical trials, clinical research, and educational missions of the department.
Responsibilities
Coordinating with nursing and therapists for treatment simulation by creating processes for better patient care
Understanding and implication of imaging artifacts either due to motion or prosthesis
A very good understanding of anatomy for contouring normal structures in coordination with residents and Radiation Oncologists
In depth understanding of imaging parameters and image fusion for contouring in MIM software
Expertise in treatment planning, and should know all modules of the software
Understanding of dose calculation algorithms and Monitor Unit (MU) calculation accuracy in photon and electron beam
Communicates the radiation oncology team regarding treatment plan implementation, including patient setup, immobilization devices, bolus, compensators, wedges, and field arrangements
Provides support to therapists for DRR, kV and portal images and other imaging parameters
Clear understanding of advanced treatment planning including beam modulation (FIF, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, MR‑Linac, etc), smart plan, and futuristic innovative plans
Participate in special procedures, TBI, TSEI, HDR, etc in terms of dosimetry and technical resource
Preparation of treatment plan documentation and transfer of treatment fields to record and verify system
Knowledge of making photon and electron blocks, bolus and treatment aids
Active participation in clinical and didactic teaching of radiation therapy students, medical dosimetry students, medical physics residents, radiation oncology medical residents, and other trainees
Active participation in clinical research and assisting radiation oncology faculty for research
Serves as a resource for clinical trials, as well as planning and submissions per protocol guidelines
Accurate billing of patient codes per planning/procedures
Qualifications Required
Bachelor of Science degree in physical or biological sciences
Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) or board eligible but must be board certified (CMD) within one year of hire
Strong knowledge of physics, math, dosimetry and computer
Good communication skills, initiative, and team spirit
Preferred
Master of Science degree in physics, radiological physics, dosimetry, math
Experience with Eclipse, Radformation, MOSAIQ, CRAD, MIM, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, IGRT, brachytherapy
Clinical teaching experience
Publications and conference presentation
Aptitude of learning with other software
Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while protecting against unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
$250 Well‑Being Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Description The Academic Medical Dosimetrist (AMD) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM) and adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program. AMD is a part of Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH), a flagship hospital of NM with a mission of “Patients First” and is affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. AMD provides integrated clinical care and supports treatment planning, dosimetry in every aspect of radiation treatment modalities such as 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SBRT, IORT, LDR, HDR brachytherapy, Gamma Knife, MR‑Linac and any future new technologies that may be acquired.
Under direct supervision of the Manager of Dosimetry and the Director of Medical Physics & Dosimetry, AMD provides optimum, accurate, and meaningful treatment plans for radiation oncology patients under the guidance of Radiation Oncologist’s prescriptions. AMD should have creative ideas for treatment planning options, innovative techniques and methodologies for optimization of the plan that best serves the radiation treatment. AMD coordinates with Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, Nursing, and Therapists regarding proper patient care. AMD provides learning opportunities to trainees and residents and participates in clinical trials, clinical research, and educational missions of the department.
Responsibilities
Coordinating with nursing and therapists for treatment simulation by creating processes for better patient care
Understanding and implication of imaging artifacts either due to motion or prosthesis
A very good understanding of anatomy for contouring normal structures in coordination with residents and Radiation Oncologists
In depth understanding of imaging parameters and image fusion for contouring in MIM software
Expertise in treatment planning, and should know all modules of the software
Understanding of dose calculation algorithms and Monitor Unit (MU) calculation accuracy in photon and electron beam
Communicates the radiation oncology team regarding treatment plan implementation, including patient setup, immobilization devices, bolus, compensators, wedges, and field arrangements
Provides support to therapists for DRR, kV and portal images and other imaging parameters
Clear understanding of advanced treatment planning including beam modulation (FIF, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, MR‑Linac, etc), smart plan, and futuristic innovative plans
Participate in special procedures, TBI, TSEI, HDR, etc in terms of dosimetry and technical resource
Preparation of treatment plan documentation and transfer of treatment fields to record and verify system
Knowledge of making photon and electron blocks, bolus and treatment aids
Active participation in clinical and didactic teaching of radiation therapy students, medical dosimetry students, medical physics residents, radiation oncology medical residents, and other trainees
Active participation in clinical research and assisting radiation oncology faculty for research
Serves as a resource for clinical trials, as well as planning and submissions per protocol guidelines
Accurate billing of patient codes per planning/procedures
Qualifications Required
Bachelor of Science degree in physical or biological sciences
Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) or board eligible but must be board certified (CMD) within one year of hire
Strong knowledge of physics, math, dosimetry and computer
Good communication skills, initiative, and team spirit
Preferred
Master of Science degree in physics, radiological physics, dosimetry, math
Experience with Eclipse, Radformation, MOSAIQ, CRAD, MIM, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, IGRT, brachytherapy
Clinical teaching experience
Publications and conference presentation
Aptitude of learning with other software
Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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