Medical Dosimetrist

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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.

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.
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 Compensation and Benefits Packages including:  
• Starting pay of $62.50/hr  
• 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.
** 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…