Dosimetrist Clinical/UKHC

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 81,328 - 156,062; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Lexington, KY is seeking a Dosimetrist Clinical to develop treatment plans and perform essential dose verifications for patients undergoing radiation therapy. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, with no experience necessary. Candidates may pursue certification as a Medical Dosimetrist. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary between $81,328 - $156,062 annually.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist preferred within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment plans for radiation therapy patients.
• Perform calculations and provide physics support.
• Maintain proficiency in treatment planning procedures.

Skills

Proficiency in radiation dose verifications

Multi-modality image analysis

Quality assurance procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS)

Job description

Overview

Dosimetrist Clinical/UKHC role at Inside Higher Ed.

Job location: Lexington, KY. Department: M3350:Radiation Medicine Services. Type: Full-Time. Salary range: $81,328 - $156,062/year.

Responsibilities

• The Dosimetrist Clinical provides comprehensive treatment plans for patients undergoing radiation therapy and coordinates associated dosimetry plan procedures with the Radiation Oncology team.
• Performs radiation dose verifications with calculations and measurements, multi-modality image analysis, and other physics support such as QA and patient-specific QA measurements and radiation survey as directed by the Medical Physicist.
• Maintains proficiency in modern treatment planning and delivery procedures (e.g., 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SRS/SBRT) and motion management (e.g., respiratory gating and DIBH).
• Supports overall quality assurance efforts and collaborates with the team on setup, simulation, contouring, image fusions, data transfer between the treatment planning system and the Oncology Imaging System (OIS).

Qualifications

• Required Education: BS
• Required Related Experience: No experience required.
• Required License/Registration/Certification: None
• Preferred Education/Experience: Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification is preferred within one year of hire; Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) preferred.
• Other: Shift is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motion required.

Additional Details

• Working Title: Dosimetrist Clinical
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Department: M3350: Radiation Medicine Services
• Grade Level: 14
• Employment Type: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Deadline To Apply: 09/14/2025

Our University Community: We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus and follows nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of institutional operations.

Equal Opportunity: The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or socioeconomic status. Pre-employment screenings may be required, including background checks and/or drug screens.