Dosimetrist
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Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Mass General Brigham Cancer Institutes Department of Radiation Oncology is a leader in developing and implementing some of the most innovative and effective radiation therapies in the world. Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Womens Hospital founding members of Mass General Brigham are ranked by U.S. News & World Report as two of the nations best hospitals and work together as one team to deliver extraordinary care. Become a member of our department as a Medical Dosimetrist!Our medical dosimetrists work with internationally recognized oncology specialists. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute provides patients with access to the latest treatments and technologies for all types of cancers with exceptional team-based care. We look forward to welcoming new teammates to help deliver exceptional personalized and comprehensive cancer care. As part of our team you are afforded lots of potential! Please note that this role is intended to primarily support treatment planning operations at the Brigham and Womens Hospital.
Professional Growth & Development Opportunities
Unique experiences in education research and leadership customized to your aspirations
Opportunity to participate in and provide continuing education including national conferences
Work in partnership with Radiation Oncology leaders in pursuit of clinical innovation
Hybrid work approach balancing work and life environments
Competitive Compensation and Benefits Packages including:
Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
Hospital-paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
Subsidized Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) passes
Employee perks - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
Job Summary
Design 3D/IMRT/VMAT/SBRT treatment plans using computerized 3D planning system with optimal beam geometry directions and weights to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and spare critical structures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists prescription for patients receiving radiation therapy.
Communicate technical information and provide support to radiation oncologists medical physicists radiation therapists and other staff to advise in the implementation of designed treatment plans.
Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets.
Perform image registrations with various data sets including but not limited to CT MRI and PET.
Participate in continuing education and quality improvement processes.
Educates students and visiting professionals in the technical aspects of treatment plan development in radiation therapy.
Participates in and supports clinical research projects.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in physics (or a related Life Physical or Applied Science) is required.
JRCERT-accredited Formal Education in Medical Dosimetry (BS/MS/Certificate) is preferred.
Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) eligibility is required while MDCB certification is preferred.
Clinical medical dosimetryexperience including 3D conformal and IMRT/VMAT/SBRT treatment planning is preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of radiation safety and correct use of immobilization devices compensators wedges field arrangement and other treatment variables.
- Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to develop optimal treatment plans.
- Knowledge in health care informatics including the resources devices and methods to acquire store and retrieve data.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with patients family members the radiation oncology treatment team as well as outside entities.
- High-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Experience
Clinical medical dosimetry experience including 3D conformal and IMRT/VMAT/SBRT treatment planning
Dosimetrist I: 0-1 year preferred
Dosimetrist II: 2-3 years required
Sr Dosimetrist: 3-5 years required
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Pay Range
$96886.40 - $140899.20/AnnualGrade
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About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
