University of Illinois Chicago
Medical Radiation Dosimetrist I - Radiation Oncology
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Medical Radiation Dosimetrist I - Radiation Oncology
Hiring Department:
Radiation Oncology
Location:
Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID:
1033664
FTE:
1
Work Schedule:
8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday‑Friday
Shift:
Days
# of Positions:
1
Workplace Type:
On‑Site
Posting Close Date:
January 5, 2026
Salary Range (commensurate with experience):
$42.60 – $83.31 per hour
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
UI Health is a comprehensive clinical enterprise that includes a joint commission‑accredited tertiary care hospital, outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network. The system is part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and comprises seven health science colleges. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
Benefits:
This position is eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary Employees at this level assist the radiation oncologists and the radiation oncology physicist in planning, calculating, and verifying the prescribed radiation treatment dosages administered to the patients. They work under direct supervision from a radiation oncology physicist.
Duties & Responsibilities
Plan a treatment technique that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose to a defined tumor volume for routine cases.
Present the treatment planning computer output to the radiation oncology physicist.
Consult with and assist the radiation therapists in the planning and production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices for use in treatment.
Advise radiation therapists on the implementation of the treatment plan, such as the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, and field arrangements.
Using procedures established by the radiation oncology physicist, perform dosage calculation for the patient’s radiation therapy chart and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations.
Assist the radiation oncology physicist in standard brachytherapy cases by performing manual and/or computer calculations for the dose distribution of these procedures.
Perform quality control procedures (e.g., periodic dose output checks, verification of laser alignment, and verification of light versus radiation field size) and check the activity of radiation sources.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a medical dosimetrist program recognized by the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists.
Graduation from an accredited program in radiation therapy and six months of on‑the‑job training as a medical radiation dosimetrist.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and six months of on‑the‑job training in medical radiation dosimetry under the supervision of a medical physicist or radiation oncologist.
To Apply For fullest consideration click the
Apply Now
button. Please fully complete all sections of the online application, including adding your full work history with specific details of your responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification, and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. To revise your application you must withdraw and reapply, and you will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
Equal Opportunity The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation. The university complies with required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.
To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14776?c=uic
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Hiring Department:
Radiation Oncology
Location:
Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID:
1033664
FTE:
1
Work Schedule:
8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday‑Friday
Shift:
Days
# of Positions:
1
Workplace Type:
On‑Site
Posting Close Date:
January 5, 2026
Salary Range (commensurate with experience):
$42.60 – $83.31 per hour
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
UI Health is a comprehensive clinical enterprise that includes a joint commission‑accredited tertiary care hospital, outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network. The system is part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and comprises seven health science colleges. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
Benefits:
This position is eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary Employees at this level assist the radiation oncologists and the radiation oncology physicist in planning, calculating, and verifying the prescribed radiation treatment dosages administered to the patients. They work under direct supervision from a radiation oncology physicist.
Duties & Responsibilities
Plan a treatment technique that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose to a defined tumor volume for routine cases.
Present the treatment planning computer output to the radiation oncology physicist.
Consult with and assist the radiation therapists in the planning and production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices for use in treatment.
Advise radiation therapists on the implementation of the treatment plan, such as the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, and field arrangements.
Using procedures established by the radiation oncology physicist, perform dosage calculation for the patient’s radiation therapy chart and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations.
Assist the radiation oncology physicist in standard brachytherapy cases by performing manual and/or computer calculations for the dose distribution of these procedures.
Perform quality control procedures (e.g., periodic dose output checks, verification of laser alignment, and verification of light versus radiation field size) and check the activity of radiation sources.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a medical dosimetrist program recognized by the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists.
Graduation from an accredited program in radiation therapy and six months of on‑the‑job training as a medical radiation dosimetrist.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and six months of on‑the‑job training in medical radiation dosimetry under the supervision of a medical physicist or radiation oncologist.
To Apply For fullest consideration click the
Apply Now
button. Please fully complete all sections of the online application, including adding your full work history with specific details of your responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification, and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. To revise your application you must withdraw and reapply, and you will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
Equal Opportunity The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation. The university complies with required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.
To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14776?c=uic
#J-18808-Ljbffr