Dosimetrist (Certified) - Hybrid Opportunity!

Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Burlington, MA is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist to join the Radiation Therapy Physics team. Under the supervision of the Director, you will develop treatment plans, assist with simulations, perform QA, and maintain dosimetry records to ensure accurate deliveries.

You will analyze tissue tolerances, calculate doses for conformal, IMRT and stereotactic plans, and collaborate with physicians and therapists. A BS, dosimetry training, and MDCB certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with 1 year of clinical experience or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved school of dosimetry preferred.
• MDCB Certified Medical Dosimetrist preferred; certification expected within 2 years if not certified.
• Strong background in science and ability to communicate with health care providers.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists with patient simulations and immobilization under supervision.
• Develop computerized treatment plans and calculate doses for conformal, IMRT, stereotactic and forward planned patients.
• Know record and verify system and document dosimetry planning, scheduling, alerts and charge capture.
• Import and associate plans and fields to diagnosis and prescription in patient records and verify treatment delivery.
• Communicate setup, plan and delivery details to physicians and therapists.
• Generate patient charges for services rendered and maintain planning supplies.
• Order cutouts from vendors and monitor shipping; QA cutouts upon arrival.
• Participate in quality improvement and mandatory education.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor of Science with 1 year clinical experience

Graduate of approved dosimetry school

MDCB Certified Medical Dosimetrist preferred

Certification within 2 years if not certified

Job description

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

Under the general supervision of the Director of Radiation Therapy Physics, performs duties involved with treatment planning, customized treatment aids and devices, brachytherapy treatments, quality assurance, and minor equipment / machine maintenance. Takes patient measurements and contours, utilizes computers to perform calculations and generate treatment plans. Performs extensive mathematical calculations. Responsible for maintaining supplies related to duties.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to: Assists therapists with patient simulations and patient immobilization under the direction of the radiation oncologist and radiation physicist to ensure that radiation treatment set-ups are accurate and reproducible. Develops computerized treatment plans and calculates doses for conformal, IMRT, stereotactic and forward planned patients. Has knowledge of tissue tolerances and dosing guidelines per standard guidelines for the department and physician. Knowledge of record and verify system and able to utilize the system for supporting documentation of dosimetry planning, scheduling, patient alerts and charge capture Has ability to import and associate all treatment plans and treatment fields to appropriate diagnosis and prescription in patient record and verify system for treatment delivery Communicates necessary information concerning patient set-up, treatment plan, and treatment to physicians and therapists. Generates patient charges for services rendered to the patient. Maintains supplies used in treatment planning. Ordering cutout through 3rd party vendor and monitoring the shipping process. QA the cutout upon arrival under the supervision or guidelines of the physicist. Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities. Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic. Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients. Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education. Participates in radiation dosimetry related education and research activities. Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science degree with 1 year of relevant clinical experience or the equivalent in education and experience required.

Graduate of an approved school of dosimetry preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: MDCB Certified Medical Dosimetrist preferred.

Otherwise certification expected within 2 years of employment.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Strong background in science, mathematics or engineering with college-level courses in anatomy & physiology, clinical oncology, atomic & nuclear physics, diagnostic physics, radiation therapy physics, calculus and analytic geometry, linear algebra and vector analysis. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of other health care providers. Must be proactively caring for the patient's clinical needs, detail oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $118,560.00 USD - $159,566.00 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.

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