Medical Dosimetrist - Pediatric Research Support

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Become a member of our department as a Medical Dosimetrist supporting Pediatric Cancer research as part of a collaboration with M3 Pediatric Cancer Registry! M3 (Multi-institutional, Multi-disciplinary, and Multi-omic) Pediatric Cancer Registry: the M3 Collaboration is a comprehensive multi-institutional pediatric cancer and tumor registry that will use AI-augmented and automated procedures to capture multidimensional patient data in pediatric cancer patients to accelerate research and improve disease control and quality of survivorship. Data collection will include treatment exposures (inclusive of radiation treatment plans, surgery, chemotherapies), biologic characteristics of the tumor and patient, and outcomes measures with the purpose of improving cures and quality of survival. This is a merging of efforts from the Pediatric Proton/photon Consortium Registry (PPCR, 26 centers, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) lead), the Childhood Brain Tumor Network (CBTN, 37 centers with Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania lead) and Johns Hopkins Radiation and Advanced Analytics Program. This is funded by a philanthropic grant from an anonymous donor. We look forward to welcoming a new teammate to help support and oversee storage and quality control of pediatric radiation treatment plans for the M3 Collaboration. Most work will be accomplished remotely except for being on site at MGH for onboarding and to institutional sites as needed to assist in development of export methodologies and workflows for image and radiation plan transfers. Competitive Compensation and Benefits Packages including: • Starting pay of $130k annually • 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 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. Qualifications Education 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. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) eligibility is required, while MDCB certification 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 Additional Job Details (if applicable) 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 Remote Work Location 45 Fruit Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $118,435.20 - $172,234.40/Annual Grade 8 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. 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