Senior Dosimetrist-Remote

massgeneralbrigham; Northampton (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vis​

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

MBTA passes

Hospital-paid retirement plan

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute's Radiation Oncology department seeks a Medical Dosimetrist to design and optimize radiation therapy plans for patients, primarily supporting treatment planning operations at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. You will collaborate with oncologists, physicists, therapists, and researchers to deliver precise, personalized care.

The role emphasizes advanced planning techniques (3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and IMPT), image fusion and registration, and ongoing education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design 3D/IMRT/VMAT/SBRT and/or IMPT treatment plans with optimal beam geometry and weights.
• Communicate technical information to radiation oncologists, physicists, therapists, and staff to implement plans.
• Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures using CT, MRI, and PET data.
• Perform image registrations with CT, MRI, and PET datasets.
• Participate in continuing education and quality improvement processes.
• Educate students and visiting professionals in treatment plan development.
• Support clinical research projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics

JRCERT-accredited Formal Education in Medical Dosimetry

Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) eligibility

MDCB certification (preferred)

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

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 Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Job Summary

• -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.

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 Radiation Oncology leaders in pursuit of clinical innovation
• - Hybrid work approach balancing work and life environments

Competitive Benefits Packages including:

• - 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.

Every medical dosimetrist has an impact on our patients' lives, and you contribute to our success. We are looking for dedicated Medical Dosimetry professionals like you to be a part of our team!

The Mass General Brigham Vision

• - To dedicate ourselves to the delivery of superior care that is patient- and family-centered, accessible, and equitable.
• - To provide a coordinated, cost-efficient, and transparent care model that will benefit patients across the continuum, from prevention to long-term.
• - To touch the communities we serve, local or global, with sustainable improvements in the care we provide and with a keen focus on underserved populations.
• - To lead in research that fosters collaboration, bringing discovery to the patient's bedside, and sharing those successes with the world so future generations may benefit.
• - To invest in education and training to nurture the next generation of leaders who can carry forward the lessons learned.
• - To promote the development of our workforce by creating opportunities for achievement and advancement.
• - To seek ways