Medical Dosimetrist

Massachusetts General Hospital; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute's Department of Radiation Oncology seeks a Medical Dosimetrist to design complex treatment plans using 3D planning systems and to collaborate with oncologists and physicists in delivering precise radiation therapy.

The role supports planning operations at Emerson Hospital and offers opportunities for education, research involvement, and professional growth within a nationally recognized cancer program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics or related life, physical, or applied science is required.
• JRCERT-accredited formal education in medical dosimetry is preferred.
• MDCB eligibility is required, while MDCB certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design 3D/IMRT/VMAT/SBRT and/or IMPT treatment plans with optimal beam geometry to deliver prescribed dose while sparing critical structures.
• Communicate technical information and provide support to radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, and staff.
• Identify and contour structures and perform image registrations with CT, MRI, and PET datasets.
• Participate in continuing education and quality improvement processes.
• Educate students and visiting professionals on treatment plan development in radiation therapy.
• Support clinical research projects.

Skills

Radiation oncology knowledge

Medical dosimetry hands-on

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics

JRCERT-accredited Formal Education in Medical Dosimetry (BS/MS/Certificate)

CMD eligibility

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 Emerson Hospital.

• 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.

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
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist [CMD] - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board required
• Sr Dosimetrist: 3-5 years required
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist [CMD] - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board required

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

45 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$96,886.40 - $140,899.20/Annual

Grade

7

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EEO Statement

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