Dosimetrist Clinical/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Remote; USD 115,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Dosimetrist Clinical for UKHC. This REMOTE position provides comprehensive treatment plans for patients undergoing radiation therapy and collaborates with the Radiation Oncology team in Lexington, KY.

Ideal candidates will be CMD certified within one year of hire, hold a BS, and have a solid understanding of treatment planning, QA, and data transfer between planning systems and OIS. Work hours are 8:00am-5:00pm on weekdays.

Qualifications

• BS degree required.
• CMD certification required within one year of hire.
• University of Kentucky HR processes for equivalencies may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment plans for radiation therapy patients.
• Coordinate dosimetry plan procedures with the Radiation Oncology team.
• Perform QA measurements and data transfer between planning system and Oncology Imaging System (OIS).
• Support imaging and contouring, and verify treatment delivery parameters.

Skills

Radiation Safety

Education

BS

Job description

Job Title
Dosimetrist Clinical/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE56074

Working Title
Dosimetrist/UKHC

Department Name
M3350:Radiation Medicine Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
14

Salary Range
$114,549-156,062/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education
BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience
No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification
None

Physical Requirements
Standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motion

Shift
8:00am to 5:00pm weekdays

Job Summary
The Dosimetrist Clinical is a REMOTE position that provides comprehensive treatment plans for patients undergoing radiation therapy and coordinates associated dosimetry plan procedures with members of the Radiation Oncology team.

The Dosimetrist Clinical has knowledge of the overall characteristics of radiation oncology treatment, imaging equipment and is cognizant of and maintains proficiency in modern treatment planning and delivery procedures used in the Radiation Oncology, including, but not limited to 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SRS/SBRT, and motion management (e.g. respiratory gating and DIBH).

The Dosimetrist Clinical plays a key role in overall quality assurance (QA) efforts by performing radiation dose verifications with additional 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.

Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, problem solving mentality, desire for efficiency and safety, and work well in teams. Additionally, they must possess a good understanding of fundamental concepts in patient setup and simulation, contouring, image fusions, treatment planning, and data transfer between the treatment planning system and the Oncology Imaging System(OIS).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Working knowledge of basic Radiation Safety

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience
Certified Medical Dosimetrist certification (CMD) is required within one year of hire. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is preferred.

Deadline to Apply
10/18/2026

Our University Community
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The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.