Medical Dosimetrist - Pediatric Research Support

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

18h • Remote

About The Position

The Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute’s Department of Radiation Oncology is a leader in developing and implementing innovative radiation therapies. This role supports Pediatric Cancer research as part of the M3 Pediatric Cancer Registry, a comprehensive multi-institutional registry using AI-augmented procedures to capture multidimensional patient data in pediatric cancer patients to accelerate research and improve disease control and quality of survivorship. The position involves overseeing the storage and quality control of pediatric radiation treatment plans, developing export methodologies and workflows for image and radiation plan transfers, and collaborating with participating institutions. Most work will be remote, with occasional on-site visits for onboarding and development assistance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Applied Science required.
• Clinical medical dosimetry experience, including 3D conformal and IMRT/VMAT/SBRT treatment planning (0-1 year preferred).
• 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.
• Knowledgeable 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.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist [CMD] - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee storage and quality control of radiation treatment plans using the MiM software for the M3 Collaboration.
• Interface with participating institution’s dosimetry and physics teams to facilitate radiation plan and diagnostic imaging transfers.
• Serve as primary contact for MiM personnel and other dosimetry teams under the M3 Collaboration.
• Develop and perform treatment plan quality control procedures within MiM to monitor treatment planning data sent from participating sites.
• Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures using AI-supported tools in MiM by utilizing images from one or more data sets.
• Utilize scripting and workflows in MiM for creation of composite plans and data quality control and extraction.
• Meet weekly with research teams and researchers from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds towards fulfillment of M3 Collaboration’s aspirations.
• Maintain and enhance knowledge of both proton and photon (3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT) treatment planning techniques, delivery, and software with a specific focus for pediatric patients.
• Participate in continuing education and quality improvement processes in support of this knowledge development.
• Aid in orientation and education activities for members of the M3 Collaboration as needed.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $130k annually
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees