Dosimetrist-Radiation Oncology Remote
Dosimetrist-Radiation Oncology Casual Nights (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, WI, OH, MO, MI, or FL)
• Part‑time
• Salary Range: $60.00 – $78.00 per hour
• Compensation: $60 – $78 per hour
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
• *This is a casual/as needed position with primary coverage needs being on nights and weekends. Ideal candidate will be experienced in working with the Monaco treatment planning software**
Due to Compliance reasons, we need to have employees reside in certain states. You must reside in or be open to relocating to one of these states: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan, Ohio or Florida
The Dosimetrist – Hourly reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities
• The Dosimetrist is responsible for developing computer‑generated radiation dose distributions, calculating radiation dose treatment times or monitoring unit settings to deliver prescribed radiation to a defined tumor volume as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• At the direction of the Medical Dosimetry Manager, and on a regular basis, the Dosimetrist will conduct quality assurance reviews and conduct quality checks on various equipment.
Required
• Graduate of a Medical Dosimetry school or a certified radiation therapist with 2 or more years of on‑the‑job training as a Medical Dosimetrist.
• Technical problem‑solving skills.
• Provide excellent care for all patients, regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, or religion.
• Ability to work flexible hours (and travel for educational/training purposes) if needed.
• Excellent computer skills, including use of CMS, Eclipse, or Tomo Therapy; and proficiency in Microsoft Office products; PeopleSoft a plus.
• Teaching and coaching skills.
• Board certification preferred, and if not, must be board eligible. If not certified, certification as a Medical Dosimetrist by the MDCB is required within 3 years of becoming a Medical Dosimetrist at our facility.
Preferred
• Bachelor's degree, specifically in Radiation Therapy, Math, or Physics.
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.
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.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility (if sign‑on bonus offered for position): 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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• Part‑time
• Salary Range: $60.00 – $78.00 per hour
• Compensation: $60 – $78 per hour
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
• *This is a casual/as needed position with primary coverage needs being on nights and weekends. Ideal candidate will be experienced in working with the Monaco treatment planning software**
Due to Compliance reasons, we need to have employees reside in certain states. You must reside in or be open to relocating to one of these states: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan, Ohio or Florida
The Dosimetrist – Hourly reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities
• The Dosimetrist is responsible for developing computer‑generated radiation dose distributions, calculating radiation dose treatment times or monitoring unit settings to deliver prescribed radiation to a defined tumor volume as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• At the direction of the Medical Dosimetry Manager, and on a regular basis, the Dosimetrist will conduct quality assurance reviews and conduct quality checks on various equipment.
Required
• Graduate of a Medical Dosimetry school or a certified radiation therapist with 2 or more years of on‑the‑job training as a Medical Dosimetrist.
• Technical problem‑solving skills.
• Provide excellent care for all patients, regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, or religion.
• Ability to work flexible hours (and travel for educational/training purposes) if needed.
• Excellent computer skills, including use of CMS, Eclipse, or Tomo Therapy; and proficiency in Microsoft Office products; PeopleSoft a plus.
• Teaching and coaching skills.
• Board certification preferred, and if not, must be board eligible. If not certified, certification as a Medical Dosimetrist by the MDCB is required within 3 years of becoming a Medical Dosimetrist at our facility.
Preferred
• Bachelor's degree, specifically in Radiation Therapy, Math, or Physics.
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.
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.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility (if sign‑on bonus offered for position): 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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