Day-Shift Radiation Therapist II | Strong Benefits

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement match: 5%

Education assistance up to $5,250/year

Student loan assistance up to $10,000

Mental health support and coaching

Job summary

Inova Health System in Alexandria, VA, is seeking a dedicated Radiation Therapist 2 to join the team on a full-time, day-shift schedule (Monday–Friday). The role involves preparing patients, setting up treatment, and verifying beam parameters with linear accelerators and CT equipment.

The Radiation Therapist 2 collaborates with the healthcare team, maintains accurate treatment records, and stays current with new technologies and techniques while ensuring patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Certification required.
• 2 years of experience as a staff therapist in a Radiation Therapy department with experience in linear accelerators and patient simulation.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification required on start; Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association required on start.

Responsibilities

• Provides education and support to patients and families during treatment.
• Positions patients for initial treatment and verifies setup per prescriptions.
• Performs daily quality assurance on linear accelerators, simulators and CT machines; reports issues to physics.

Education

Associate's Degree or Certification

Job description

Inova Health System in Alexandria, VA, is seeking a dedicated Radiation Therapist 2 to join the team on a full-time, day-shift schedule (Monday–Friday). The role involves preparing patients, setting up treatment, and verifying beam parameters with linear accelerators and CT equipment.

The Radiation Therapist 2 collaborates with the healthcare team, maintains accurate treatment records, and stays current with new technologies and techniques while ensuring patient safety and quality care.