When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Works as a member of the radiation oncology treatment planning team under the direction of Medical Physics to support clinical and operational oversight of the dosimetry service. Designs or guides radiotherapy treatment planning as needed with optimum arrangement of radiation fields and exposures, and conveys details to Radiation Therapists in order to treat patients according to Physicians’ prescriptions. The role includes leadership in providing guidance and direction to other dosimetrists, workflow optimization, quality assurance co-ordination and collaborations with physicians and other members of the radiation oncology care team. The Senior Dosimetrist serves as a technical expert, educator and operational leader, driving continuous improvement in patient care, technology adoption and compliance with regulatory standards. Job Description: Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to): 1. Collaborate with Medical Physics to oversee dosimetry clinical operations. 2. Provide leadership, mentorship and guidance to the dosimetry staff in accordance with departmental standards and procedures 3. Monitor treatment planning tasks and workflows to ensure timely completion and on-schedule patient treatment starts. 4. Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives. 5. Design treatment plans by means of computer or manual computation to deliver prescribed radiation dose and field placement in accordance with prescription. 6. Consider dose-limiting structures in plan design and documents dose in accordance with prescription. 7. Assists in treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated devices. 8. Perform or assist in planning fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices. 9. Perform or assist in planning the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices 10. Coordinate with therapist staff implementing treatment plans including correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables. 11. Perform calculations for accurate delivery of the prescribed dose, document pertinent information in the record, and verify accuracy of all calculations as directed by the Medical Physicist. 12. Provide support to the Medical Physicist in radiation protection, qualitative machine calibrations, and quality assurance. 13. Perform or assist in the application of specific methods of dosimetry including ion chamber, TLD, or film measurement as directed by the Medical Physicist. 14. Assist in brachytherapy procedures and in the subsequent manual and/or computer calculation of dose distributions of these treatments. 15. Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents. Participate in appropriate continuing education. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Knowledge of Technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics sufficient to derive computerized treatment plans, and communicate with Radiation Oncologist for plan approval, and to the Radiation Therapist for plan implementation. 2. Working knowledge of radiation safety and current regulations. 3. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team to provide accurate radiation therapy services. 4. Bachelor’s degree with a major in the physical or biological sciences, medical dosimetry or radiation therapy. 5. Certification in Medical Dosimetry (CMD) from the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB). 6. Graduate of a Medical Dosimetry JRCERT accredited program. 7. Minimum of 3 years recent experience as a Dosimetrist in a Clinical Radiation Therapy Department, or equivalent applicable work experience is required. 8. Strong oral and written communication skills. 9. Ability to manage time and prioritize workflow. 10. Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and TPS, such as Aria and Eclipse is preferred. Physical Requirements & Environment: 1. Requires working with computer equipment, various physics devices, sitting, standing and moving about. 2. Patient care environment with risk of exposure to radiation. 3. Complies with precautions, as defined by Infection Control staff, in patients/material requiring isolation. Pay Range: $135,000.00 USD - $175,000.00 USD The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

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