Residency required within the New England states (MA, NH, RI, CT, VT, ME).
Reporting to the Chief of Dosimetry and the Director of Clinical Physics Operations, the Remote Dosimetrist is responsible for performing patient-specific treatment planning entirely offsite for an assigned set of core disease sites, using secure remote access to institutional treatment planning and oncology information systems. The Remote Dosimetrist coordinates case timelines and handoffs with on-site dosimetry, physics, and physician teams, and maintains strict compliance with institutional remote-access, data-security, and HIPAA requirements. This is a fully remote role, with no on-site clinical duties, disease-site ownership, or supervisory responsibilities; it requires demonstrated independent planning proficiency.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Treatment Planning: Perform remote treatment planning using secure access to institutional TPS/OIS systems. Disease sites include, but are not limited to, breast, GI, GU, H&N, thoracic, CNS, sarcoma, and palliative bone. Techniques include 3D conformal, electron, and VMAT/IMRT planning, plus advanced SBRT planning within assigned disease sites.
- Coordination & Communication: Coordinate case timelines and handoffs with on-site dosimetry, physics, and physician teams through approved remote channels; escalate non-routine questions to on-site dosimetry leadership.
- Quality & Compliance: Follow established institutional planning protocols, templates, and checklists; participate in required remote QA/peer-review processes for all plans produced; maintain strict compliance with institutional remote-access, data-security, and HIPAA requirements; meet defined case throughput and turnaround-time standards for assigned volume.
- Does not include on-site presence, simulation support, disease-site ownership, teaching, specialty development, or supervisory responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Solid, independent working knowledge of treatment planning principles and execution across assigned core disease sites (no on-site backup available, so independence is required at hire, not developed on the job).
- Proficiency with institutional TPS/OIS platforms sufficient for unsupervised remote planning.
- Proficiency with Varian's Eclipse treatment planning system and ARIA oncology information system preferred; familiarity with MIM Software and Radformation’s ClearCheck and EZFluence a plus.
- Strong self-direction, time management, and reliability working without on-site oversight.
- Excellent written/virtual communication for remote coordination with on-site teams.
- Demonstrated discipline with secure remote-access technology and data-security protocols.
Minimum Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Completion of a Medical Dosimetry Program (post-BSc degree) required.
- Master’s degree in Physics, Computing or Math preferred.
- 4 years of clinical experience in medical dosimetry required.
- Independent clinical dosimetry planning experience across core disease sites and advanced planning techniques, sufficient for unsupervised remote practice with no on-site backup, required.
License/Certification/Registration Required:
- Current board certification in Medical Dosimetry (CMD) required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Patient Contact: No
Special Working Conditions:
This full-time position is based in Boston, Massachusetts at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and is entirely remote.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$154,150.00 - $170,900.00
