Dosimetrist (Certified) - Hybrid Opportunity!

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Peabody, MA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Radiation Therapy Physics, the Certified Dosimetrist performs treatment planning, prepares customized treatment aids and devices, supports brachytherapy treatments and quality assurance, and carries out minor equipment and machine maintenance. The role involves taking patient measurements and contours, using computers to calculate and generate treatment plans, performing extensive mathematical calculations, and maintaining related supplies.

The Dosimetrist assists with patient simulations and immobilization, develops computerized plans and dose calculations for multiple treatment techniques, and supports accurate treatment delivery through patient-record and verification systems. The position communicates treatment and setup information to physicians and therapists, handles charges for services, and participates in departmental quality improvement, education, and research activities. The role is a hybrid opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree with one year of relevant clinical experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong background in science, mathematics, or engineering.
• College-level coursework in anatomy and physiology, clinical oncology, atomic and nuclear physics, diagnostic physics, radiation therapy physics, calculus and analytic geometry, linear algebra, and vector analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of healthcare providers.
• Proactive attention to patients’ clinical needs.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flu vaccination is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an approved school of dosimetry.
• MDCB Certified Medical Dosimetrist certification is preferred; otherwise, certification is expected within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists with patient simulations and immobilization under the direction of the radiation oncologist and radiation physicist to support accurate, reproducible treatment setups.
• Develop computerized treatment plans and calculate doses for conformal, IMRT, stereotactic, and forward-planned patients.
• Apply departmental and physician guidelines concerning tissue tolerances and dosing.
• Use the record and verify system to document dosimetry planning, scheduling, patient alerts, and charge capture.
• Import and associate treatment plans and fields with the appropriate diagnosis and prescription in the patient record and verify system for treatment delivery.
• Communicate relevant patient setup, treatment plan, and treatment information to physicians and therapists.
• Generate patient charges for services rendered.
• Maintain treatment-planning supplies, order cutouts through a third-party vendor, monitor shipping, and quality-check cutouts upon arrival under physicist supervision or guidelines.
• Incorporate Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities and comply with organizational policies and departmental behavioral expectations.
• Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Participate in departmental and interdepartmental quality-improvement activities.
• Participate in and successfully complete mandatory education.
• Participate in radiation-dosimetry-related education and research activities.
• Perform other duties as needed or directed to meet departmental needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level