Dosimetrist

Beth Israel Lahey Health

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: The responsibilities of the dosimetrist include (and are not limited to): treatment planning for 3D, IMRT/VMAT, and electron treatments, image fusion, dose summation (including BED/EQD2), participating in quality improvement projects and department committees, training and teaching of students and residents, import/export Dicom data from/to external clinics, supporting IMRT QA. You will join a team of 8 Dosimetrists that work as a united team to support clinical needs. The Dosimetrists are supported by a synergistic team of 10 Physicists and work closely with 13 exceptional Physicians. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Provide radiation treatment planning services for external beam irradiation. Generate graphically planned cases (3D conformal, IMRT and electron). Monitors correct implementation of treatment plan. Assist therapists during the CT simulation and treatment set-up processes (when needed) regarding patient treatment plan implementation and efficient use of patient geometry. Work closely with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to ensure the design high quality treatment plans that can be safely implemented for treatment. Provide training/teach students, residents, and other staff members in treatment planning. Participate in improvement projects and departmental committees. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical dosimetry or associated science required required.
0-1 years related work experience required.
Experience in 3D and IMRT/VMAT treatment planning.
Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical support specific to functional area and related systems.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Accredited Dosimetry Program preferred.
CMD (MDCB) board certification in Medical Dosimetry
Registered radiation therapists and/or ABR/ABMP certified candidates will also be considered.

Responsibilities

treatment planning for 3D, IMRT/VMAT, and electron treatments
image fusion
dose summation (including BED/EQD2)
participating in quality improvement projects and department committees
training and teaching of students and residents
import/export Dicom data from/to external clinics
supporting IMRT QA
Provide radiation treatment planning services for external beam irradiation.
Generate graphically planned cases (3D conformal, IMRT and electron).
Monitors correct implementation of treatment plan.
Assist therapists during the CT simulation and treatment set-up processes (when needed) regarding patient treatment plan implementation and efficient use of patient geometry.
Work closely with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to ensure the design high quality treatment plans that can be safely implemented for treatment.
Provide training/teach students, residents, and other staff members in treatment planning.
Participate in improvement projects and departmental committees.