Medical Dosimetrist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute’s Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist to support treatment-planning operations primarily at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Main Campus. The role works with oncology specialists and the radiation oncology treatment team to develop plans for patients receiving photon and/or proton therapy, including at the region’s only proton therapy site. The department provides team-based cancer care and supports treatment with advanced therapies and technologies. The Medical Dosimetrist designs treatment plans using computerized 3D planning systems to deliver prescribed radiation doses while sparing critical structures. The role also supports plan implementation, performs image registration and contouring, contributes to quality improvement and research, and educates students and visiting professionals in treatment-planning techniques.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physics or a related life, physical or applied science.
Eligibility for Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) certification.
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 needed to develop optimal treatment plans.
Knowledge of health care informatics, including resources, devices and methods for acquiring, storing and retrieving data.
Good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate information exchange with patients, family members, the radiation oncology treatment team and outside entities.
High-level critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
For Dosimetrist II: 2–3 years of clinical medical dosimetry experience and Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification through the MDCB.
For Senior Dosimetrist: 3–5 years of clinical medical dosimetry experience and Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification through the MDCB.

Nice To Haves

JRCERT-accredited formal education in medical dosimetry (BS, MS or certificate).
MDCB certification.
Clinical medical dosimetry experience, including 3D conformal and IMRT/VMAT/SBRT treatment planning; 0–1 year preferred for Dosimetrist I.

Responsibilities

Design 3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and/or IMPT treatment plans using computerized 3D planning systems, selecting beam geometry, directions and weights to deliver prescribed radiation doses while sparing critical structures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription.
Provide technical information and support to radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists and other staff regarding implementation of treatment plans.
Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures using images from one or more data sets.
Register images from data sets including CT, MRI and PET.
Participate in continuing education and quality improvement processes.
Educate students and visiting professionals in technical aspects of radiation therapy treatment-plan development.
Participate in and support clinical research projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Childcare and emergency backup-care resources.
Hospital-paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
Subsidized MBTA passes.
Discounts on tickets and passes for ski resorts, museums, sporting events and other activities.
Professional growth and development opportunities, including education, research and leadership experiences customized to employee aspirations.
Opportunity to participate in and provide continuing education, including national conferences.
Hybrid work approach balancing work and life environments.
Career advancement opportunities.
Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable.
Recognition programs.