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At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.  We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

 

 

Job Summary

Summary
As a member of the radiation oncology team, has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology in the management of cancer or other disease processes, with special expertise in radiation therapy treatment planning. Provides technical information and support to radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, medical residents and clinical fellows.


Essential Functions
-Perform basic dose calculations and 2D treatment plans for non-CT based radiation therapy treatments.
-Design treatment plans by means of computer computation with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and spare critical structures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription, including 3D and IMRT for photon treatment planning and 3D proton treatment planning.
-Accepts assigned responsibilities for quality assurance of radiation therapy procedures.
-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.
-Document all pertinent information in the patient record including billing and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations by an approved method.

 

Qualifications

Job Description

Education
Bachelor's degree in physics or related science is a requirement for this position. Graduate from an accredited medical dosimetry education program preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) within 3 years of hire is required for all staff hired after 1999.

Experience
Clinical experience associated with formal dosimetry education program or as a medical dosimetrist 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.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Hybrid

 

Work Location

45 Fruit Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.

 

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.