Staff Dosimetrist

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, located in Boston, is seeking a Staff Dosimetrist to perform patient-specific dosimetry tasks and support treatment planning and delivery in a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement in dosimetry workflows.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute leads in cancer research and patient care, with a mission to advance innovations and ensure inclusive, high-quality care for diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Completion of a Medical Dosimetry Program (post‑BSc degree) required.
• CMD eligible; CMD should be obtained within 3 years of employment.
• Eligibility for board certification in Medical Dosimetry (CMD) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient-specific dosimetry tasks and support safe radiation treatments.
• Assist in treatment planning, data collection, and dose calculations across IMRT, IGRT, SBRT.
• Support integration of new technologies including AI-assisted planning and remote dosimetry workflows.
• Provide education and participate in research opportunities within the dosimetry team.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Medical Dosimetry Program

Master's degree in Physics, Computing or Math

Tools

Treatment planning systems

Image fusion software

AAPM TG guidance knowledge

Job description

Reporting to the Chief of Dosimetry and the Director of Clinical Physics Operations, the Staff Dosimetrist is responsible for performing patient-specific medical dosimetry tasks.

The Staff Dosimetrist participates in preparing the team for integration of future innovations such as artificial intelligence, remote dosimetry, and other disruptive technologies. The Staff Dosimetrist is central in driving clinical excellence, safety, efficiency, and innovation across the system.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School‑affiliated hospitals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Perform patient-specific dosimetry tasks, ensuring safe and accurate radiation treatments. Work alongside dosimetrists, radiation oncologists, radiation therapists and physicists to support treatment planning, simulation, image processing, and treatment delivery. Support and evaluate the implementation of advanced procedures such as IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, and total body irradiation. Participate in departmental chart reviews, clinical trials, and national protocols, providing necessary documentation.
• Treatment Planning: Collect and analyze patient data and design optimal approaches for treatments. Responsible for basic dose calculation for simple treatments using 2D, 3D, IMRT, SBRT, SRS/SRT treatment planning software. Interact with radiation oncologists to define target volumes and critical structures. Participate in the implementation of new techniques and treatment modalities for radiation therapy.
• Teamwork: Serve as a member of the dosimetry team while growing their treatment planning skills as applied at our radiation oncology clinic. Help with integrating new technologies, including AI‑assisted planning and remote dosimetry workflows. Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and committees. Participate in specific disease site treatment planning efforts, which include participating in disease site clinical meetings, updating disease site in‑services, training and cross training new hires and co‑workers, serving as a liaison between physicians and the planning group for a specific disease site
• Teaching, Training, and Research: Provide educational support for dosimetry students, physician residents, physics residents, and radiotherapy students. Keep the dosimetry team informed of departmental policies, procedures, and innovations. When appropriate, participate in research and development projects in collaboration with faculty members.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and desire to drive safety, efficiency, and quality improvements.
• Advanced knowledge of treatment planning principles, dose calculation algorithms, plan optimization, beam geometry, and machine/MLC characteristics across photon and electron energies.
• Working knowledge of AAPM task group recommendations (e.g., TG‑101, TG‑142 interface awareness, TG‑263 nomenclature, TG‑275 plan check considerations) and ASTRO/ACR practice parameters relevant to dosimetry practice.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy; adept at managing multiple cases and competing deadlines.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality, and confidentiality; maintains professionalism and resilience under pressure.
• Proficiency in treatment planning systems, image fusions, contouring, and oncology information system workflows.
• Commitment to advancing the field of dosimetry through innovation and continuous improvement.
• Programming skills are preferred, particularly for developing scripts and automation tools to improve treatment planning workflows.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Completion of a Medical Dosimetry Program (post‑BSc degree) required.
• Master’s degree in Physics, Computing or Math preferred.
• No experience required beyond that obtained during the Medical Dosimetry Program. 1 year of clinical experience in medical dosimetry preferred.
• Eligibility for board certification in Medical Dosimetry (CMD) required. CMD should be obtained within 3 years of employment.

License/Certification/Registration Required:

• Eligibility for board certification in Medical Dosimetry (CMD) required. CMD should be obtained within 3 years of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Patient Contact:

• Yes, may have occasional contact with radiation therapy patients, as requested by therapists and physicians.

At Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$146,800.00 - $162,300.00