Dosimetrist

About the role

The Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute’s Department of Radiation Oncology seeks a Medical Dosimetrist to support treatment planning operations at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. This role works closely with internationally recognized oncology specialists to develop and implement advanced radiation therapies.

Responsibilities

• Design 3D/IMRT/VMAT/SBRT 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.
• 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.
• Educates students and visiting professionals in the technical aspects of treatment plan development in radiation therapy.
• Participates in and supports clinical research projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physics (or a related Life, Physical, or Applied Science) is required.
• JRCERT-accredited Formal Education in Medical Dosimetry (BS/MS/Certificate) is preferred.
• MDCB eligibility is required, while MDCB certification is preferred.
• Clinical medical dosimetry experience, including 3D conformal and IMRT/VMAT/SBRT treatment planning, is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge 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.

Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Knowledge 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Hospital-paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Subsidized MBTA passes
• Employee perks - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

Pay

$93,953.60 - $136,739.20/Annual

Schedule

Day (United States of America)