Job Description

Certified Medical Dosimetrist - (2600031D)

What You Will Do

This is a fully remote position, excluding the 90 day probationary period from date of hire.
Upon satisfactory completion of the first 90 days, the dosimetrist will switch to a fully remote model.
The dosimetrist must continue to demonstrate ability to perform all job duties effectively when working remotely in order to remain in a fully remote model.
The dosimetrist must participate in remote teaching for all trainees in the department. Trainees include dosimetry students, physician residents, therapy students, and physics residents.
The dosimetrist must participate in, and present at the educational seminars in the department.
The dosimetrist must present treatment plans in chart rounds for all UH locations, and be part of a regular chart rounds schedule rotation. If unable to present remotely due to remote setup concerns, must commit to being available onsite for chart rounds on days assigned.
The dosimetrist will be part of the general treatment planning pool.
The dosimetrist must commit to a fixed schedule and be available during scheduled hours via the department’s preferred method of contact (instant messaging system). Fixed schedule must be within standard clinic hours.
The dosimetrist must participate in development of documented policies and procedures as assigned by chief dosimetrist or chief physicist, and under the guidance of the clinical operations team
The dosimetrist will be required to perform all standard dosimetry responsibilities as listed below:

• Participate in development of documented policies and procedures for dosimetry, under the guidance of the clinical operations team

• Design radiation treatment plans including 3D conformal, intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), volumetric modulated arc (VMAT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) to deliver precise radiation doses with optimal beam geometry.

• Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more image sets.

• Create and transfer reference images and localization marks for patient setup verification and treatment delivery.

• Assist with patient simulation to determine optimal patient positioning for planning as needed, and verify machine and patient clearance.

• Perform image fusions between different image sets per instruction and guidance from the physician and physicist

• Transfer images from the Radiology PACS system to the treatment planning or image processing system

• Perform secondary calculations to ensure accurate delivery of the prescribed radiation dose

• Document all pertinent information in various electronic systems including the record and verify system, and the electronic medical record (EMR) system, following department standards.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of hospital or university affiliated formal dosimetry program (Required) or
Bachelor's Degree (Required) or
Bachelor's Degree in physical or biological science with 2 years dosimetry experience (Required) or
Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field with 4 years of dosimetry experience. (Required)

Work Experience

Experience with Pinnacle, Mosaiq, MIM, Varian and Elekta linacs, as well as secondary dose calculation software such as RadCalc (Preferred) and
Experience with record and verify systems such as Mosaiq or ARIA (Required) and
Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) (Required) and
Experience in using computers, remote access software, etc. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

In-depth knowledge and understanding of current radiation therapy principles, methods, procedures and planning techniques including 2D, 3D, IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT. (Required proficiency)
Proficient in use of commercially available treatment planning systems (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of linear accelerators, simulator, and CT scanners (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) From the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) (Required) and
Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT-R) with on-the-job training for treatment planning equaling 2 years of dosimetry (Required)
From the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) (Required) and
with on-the-job training for treatment planning equaling 2 years of dosimetry (Required)

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Avon

Work Locations

2075 Healthway Drive 2075 Healthway Drive Avon 44011

Job

Radiology / Radiation Oncology

Organization

Seidman_Cancer_Center_UHC

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular - ShiftDays

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Professional

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the TimeRemote Work Yes

Job Posting

Apr 14, 2026, 12:30:40 PM

About University Hospitals

Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.

Industry

Healthcare & Social Services

Company Size

10,000+ employees

Headquarters

Cleveland, Ohio

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

uhhospitals.org

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