Hourly Pay Range:

$53.48 - $82.89 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Medical Dosimetrist - Radiation
• Location: Swedish Hospital - Chicago, IL
• Full Time | 40 hours/week
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4pm, no weekends/holidays
• Required Travel: May also work out of Evanston, Glenbrook, and Highland Park locations

What you will do:

• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Covenant Hospital and demonstrates a service orientation and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the Hospital
• Plans a treatment technique using computer and/or manual calculations that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose to a defined tumor volume as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Plans for both external beam and brachytherapy cases to localize tumor volume via radiographic films and C.T. based, 3-dimensional treatment plans.
• Performs treatment calculations to deliver the proper dose of radiation determined by the Radiation Oncologist, and verified the mathematical accuracy of the calculations.
• Prepares treatment devices such as custom blocks, tissue compensators and custom bolus as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Prepares immobilization devices such as aquaplast casts and alph cradle/vac fix body moulds.
• Utilizes the charge codes accurately and appropriately by following departmental guidelines.
• Attends weekly and monthly quality assurance meetings including but not limited to 3D CRT Peer Review, Chart Rounds and QA Committee Meetings.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to assess, treat and care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.  Involves family/guardian in the plan of care and conducts patient and family education, as appropriate, considering the developmental needs of the patient.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Radiation Therapy Technology, required
• Certification: Certified or eligible for certification by the American Assn. of Medical Dosimetrists, required.
• Experience: Minimum of one year experience as a Medical Dosimetrist, required.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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