Dosimetrist

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Dosimetrist to join a growing team in radiation oncology.

The role focuses on treatment planning for 3D, IMRT/VMAT, and electron therapies, with responsibilities spanning image fusion, dose summation, and QA support. The position begins on-site at Longwood/Boston with 4 days per week in the clinic and one remote day, potentially moving to up to 50% remote after proficiency is demonstrated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical dosimetry or related science.
• Master's degree in Accredited Dosimetry Program preferred.
• 0-1 years related work experience.
• Experience in 3D and IMRT/VMAT treatment planning.
• Advanced technical computer skills for system support.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiation treatment planning services for external beam irradiation.
• Generate graphically planned cases (3D, IMRT and electron).
• Monitor correct implementation of treatment plan.
• Assist during CT simulation and treatment setup processes.
• Work closely with physicians and medical physicists to ensure high quality treatment plans.
• Provide training/teach students, residents, and other staff in treatment planning.
• Participate in improvement projects and departmental committees.

Skills

Written communications

Oral communications

Knowledge

Team work

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical dosimetry or related science

Master's degree in Accredited Dosimetry Program

Job description

Job Summary:

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

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. Department is ARIA/Eclipse.

Remote work: Initially, you will be on-site (Longwood, Boston) 4 days/week, and may work remotely 1 day. After enough proficiency is demonstrated, it may be possible to shift to up to 50% remote work.

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. Join a supportive and dynamic group in an exciting time of growth!

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical dosimetry or associated science required required.
• Master's degree in Accredited Dosimetry Program preferred.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CMD (MDCB) board certification in Medical Dosimetry Registered radiation therapists and/or ABR/ABMP certified candidates will also be considered.

Competencies:

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Physical Nature of the Job:

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally

Pay Range:

$120,640.00 USD - $162,366.00 USD The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

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.