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Dosimetrist Senior

Role overview

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.

Responsibilities

  • Design 3D/IMRT/VMAT/SBRT and/or IMPT treatment plans using computerized 3D planning system.
  • Communicate technical information and provide support to radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and other staff.
  • Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures using images from data sets.
  • Perform image registrations with various data sets including CT, MRI, and PET.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Teaching
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

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Brigham and Women's Hospital

Hospitals & Health Care

Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is an international leader in virtually every area of medicine and has been the site of pioneering breakthroughs that have improved lives around the world. A major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BWH has a legacy of excellence that continues to grow. With two outstanding hospitals, over 150 outpatient practices, and over 1,200 physicians, we serve patients from New England, throughout the United States, and from 120 countries around the world. The BWH name is a reflection of our history. In 1980 three of Boston’s oldest and most prestigious Harvard Medical School teaching hospitals - the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, the Robert Breck Brigham Hospital, and the Boston Hospital for Women – merged to form Brigham and Women’s Hospital. As a national leader in improving health care quality and safety, we have helped to develop some of the industry’s best practices including computerized physician order entry (CPOE) to prevent medication errors. The CPOE is now a nationally-accepted safety practice. The BWH Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) is one of the most powerful biomedical research institutes in the world and the second largest recipient of National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding among independent hospitals in the United States. BWH has long had great success in research as measured by the number of important discoveries made, the size and scope of its research portfolio and the volume of publications annually. BWH is a training ground for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. We have 1,100 trainees in over 140 of the most sought after training programs in the world, and also host Harvard Medical School students in rotations throughout our programs. As our global health services expand, our clinical trainees have rich opportunities to contribute and learn in challenging environments around the world. Brigham and Women's Hospital is an EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer.

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IndustryHospitals & Health Care
Company size10001

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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

Job 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 to deliver the highest quality health care to all.







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Physical Requirements

  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$106,995.20 - $155,542.40/Annual

Grade

8At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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