Medical Dosimetrist

The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

MBTA passes

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute’s Department of Radiation Oncology seeks a Medical Dosimetrist to design advanced radiation treatment plans and support oncology teams. The role emphasizes high-precision planning for photon and proton therapies, ensuring accurate dose delivery per physician prescriptions.

You will contour targets, perform image registrations, and collaborate with physicians, physicists, and therapists to optimize patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics (or related science) required.
• JRCERT-accredited formal education in Medical Dosimetry preferred.
• MDCB eligibility required; certification preferred.
• Clinical dosimetry experience including 3D conformal and IMRT/VMAT/SBRT planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design 3D/IMRT/VMAT/SBRT and/or IMPT treatment plans.
• Communicate with oncologists, physicists, therapists, and staff to implement plans.
• Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures.
• Perform image registrations (CT, MRI, PET) for planning.
• Participate in continuing education and quality improvement.

Skills

Medical dosimetry

3D/IMRT/VMAT/SBRT planning

IMPT planning

Communication with team

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics

JRCERT-accredited education in Medical Dosimetry

MDCB eligibility

Tools

3D planning system

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute's Department of Radiation Oncology is a leader in developing and implementing some of the most innovative and effective radiation therapies in the world. Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, founding members of Mass General Brigham, are ranked by U.S. News & World Report as two of the nation's best hospitals and work together as one team to deliver extraordinary care. Become a member of our department as a Medical Dosimetrist!

Our medical dosimetrists work with internationally recognized oncology specialists, including the only proton therapy site in New England. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute provides patients with access to the latest treatments and technologies for all types of cancers with exceptional team-based care. We look forward to welcoming new teammates to help deliver exceptional, personalized, and comprehensive cancer care. As part of our team, you are afforded lots of potential! Please note that this role is intended to primarily support treatment planning operations at Massachusetts General Hospital's Main Campus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design 3D/IMRT/VMAT/SBRT and/or IMPT 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 for patients receiving photon and/or proton therapy.
• 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.
• Participate in continuing education and quality improvement processes.
• Educates students and visiting professionals in the technical aspects of treatment plan development in radiation therapy.
• Participates in and supports clinical research projects.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Packages including:

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) eligibility is required, while MDCB certification is preferred.

Clinical medical dosimetry experience, including 3D conformal and IMRT/VMAT/SBRT treatment planning, is preferred.

Knowledge, 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.
• Knowledgeable in health care informatics, including the resources, devices, and methods to acquire, store, and retrieve data.
• Possess 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.
• Has high-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Experience

• Clinical medical dosimetry experience, including 3D conformal and IMRT/VMAT/SBRT treatment planning:
• Dosimetrist I: 0-1 year preferred
• Dosimetrist II: 2-3 years required and
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist [CMD] - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board required
• Sr Dosimetrist: 3-5 years required and
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist [CMD] - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Professional Growth & Development Opportunities

• Unique experiences in education, research, and leadership customized to your aspirations
• Opportunity to participate in and provide continuing education, including national conferences
• Work in partnership with Radiati