What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Dosimetrist - Pediatric Research Support position at Massachusetts General Hospital?
Manage and oversee storage and quality control of radiation treatment plans using the MiM software for the M3 Collaboration.
Interface with participating institution's dosimetry and physics teams to facilitate radiation plan and diagnostic imaging transfers while serving as primary contact for MiM personnel and other dosimetry teams under the M3 Collaboration.
Develop and perform treatment plan quality control procedures within MiM to monitor treatment planning data sent from participating sites.
Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures using AI-supported tools in MiM by utilizing images from one or more data sets.
Utilize scripting and workflows in MiM for creation of composite plans and data quality control and extraction.
Meet weekly with research teams and researchers from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds towards fulfillment of M3 Collaboration's aspirations.
Maintain and enhance knowledge of both proton and photon (3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT) treatment planning techniques, delivery, and software with a specific focus for pediatric patients. Participate in continuing education and quality improvement processes in support of this knowledge development.
Aid in orientation and education activities for members of the M3 Collaboration as needed.
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Education
Bachelor's degree in physics (orarelated Life, Physical, or Applied Science) isrequired.
JRCERT-accredited Formal Education in Medical Dosimetry (BS/MS/Certificate) is preferred.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board(MDCB)eligibility isrequired, whileMDCBcertification is preferred.
Experience
Clinical medical dosimetry experience, including 3D conformal and IMRT/VMAT/SBRT treatment planning or basic Proton treatment planning 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledgeable in the areas of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
- Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to develop optimal treatment plans, with experience working with pediatric radiation treatment plans preferred but not required.
- Detailed knowledge of MiM Maestro radiation oncology software, with particular focus on treatment plan manipulation, storage software methodologies, and expertise in creating scripting/workflows within MiM.
- Knowledgeable in health care informatics-including the resources, devices, and methods to acquire, store and retrieve data. Tools include computers as well as clinical guidelines, current medical terminology, information, and communication systems.
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with all research members of the M3 Collaboration, including doctors, registered nurses, data engineers, bioinformaticians, biostatisticians, clinical research coordinators, and program and project managers.
- Has high level critical thinking and problem-solving skills and can work both independently and in collaboration with other professionals.
- Willingness to work on related items to forward the mission of the M3
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%)
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.