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Chicago, Illinois

Dosimetrist II, Radiation Oncolo

Radiation Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$159,100 - $185,600/year

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

Join UChicago Medicine as a Dosimetrist II – Radiation Oncology, Day Shift in Chicago, Illinois. Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Dosimetrist II in Radiation Oncology. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Keeps current on new treatment planning techniques, devices, and treatment procedures
  • Performs other duties as requested by senior management. Required

Requirements

  • Bachelors of Science degree or higher.
  • Must be a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.
  • Five years experience of working as a CMD.
  • Computer literacy, high level of organization, working knowledge of radiation safety, superior communication skills.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $159,100 - $185,600/year

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with UChicago Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dose Distribution Calculation3-D External Beam Radiation TherapyBrachytherapyIntensity Modulated Beam DeliveryStereotactic Radiotherapy

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$172k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $172k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dosimetrist II, Radiation Oncolo at UChicago Medicine a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 530 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs · 2 employers

1
$125k
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$155k-185k
2
$190k
2
$227k

Annual compensation range

#1

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Sutter Health · Berkeley, California

$78.08-$109.3/hr
#2

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Sutter Health · Berkeley, California

$78.08-$109.3/hr
#3

San Luis Obispo Radiation Therapist II

$65.1-$91.14/hr
#4

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$65.1-$91.14/hr
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Radiation Therapy

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No nights
  • On-site
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About UChicago Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Harvey, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance