Medical Dosimetrist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$96,886 - $140,899•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute’s 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 Women’s Hospital, founding members of Mass General Brigham, are ranked by U.S. News & World Report as two of the nation’s 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, including the only proton therapy site in New England. 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 Emerson Hospital.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physics (or a related Life, Physical, or Applied Science) is required.
Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) eligibility is required

Nice To Haves

JRCERT-accredited Formal Education in Medical Dosimetry (BS/MS/Certificate) is preferred.
MDCB certification is preferred.
Clinical medical dosimetry experience, including 3D conformal and IMRT/VMAT/SBRT treatment planning, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design 3D/IMRT/VMAT/SBRT and/or IMPT 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 Oncologist's prescription for patients receiving photon and/or proton 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.