Academic Medical Dosimetrist, Full-Time, Days (Hybrid Remote)
Company: Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company Description 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?
Job 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, and complies with all relevant policies,
procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation
standards. AMD is a part of Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH)
which is a flagship hospital of NM with a mission of “Patients
First” and affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School
of Medicine. The AMD provides integrated clinical care and supports
treatment planning, dosimetry in every aspect of the 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
Manager of Dosimetry as well as the Director of Medical Physics &
Dosimetry, provide optimum, accurate and meaningful treatment plan
for the radiation oncology patients under guidance of Radiation
Oncologist’s prescription. AMD should have creative ideas for
treatment planning options, innovative techniques, and methodology
for optimization of the plan that is best for the radiation
treatment. AMD should be able to coordinate with Radiation
Oncologist, Medical Physicist, Nursing and Therapists regarding
proper patient care. AMD should coordinate and provide learning
opportunities to trainees and residents as well as participate in
clinical trials, clinical research, and educational mission 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 Strong 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 faculties 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 Excellent
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 Additional Information 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. Benefits 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: 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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