PRN Radiation Therapist

Inova Health System; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Radiation Therapist 2, where you’ll play a critical role in patient care by administering radiation treatments and ensuring safety protocols. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced medical technology and collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate treatment records and performing quality assurance on equipment. With a focus on patient communication and care, this role is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients. Enjoy a flexible PRN schedule and a range of benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

State-of-the-art medical and training facilities

Retirement benefits with match from day one

Free Parking

Exclusive savings opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Radiation Therapy with linear accelerators.
• American Registered Radiologic Technologist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation treatments and maintain accurate treatment records.
• Perform quality assurance on treatment machines and document patient data.

Skills

Radiation Therapy

Patient Communication

Quality Assurance

Patient Simulation

Education

Associate degree in Radiation Therapy

Tools

Linear Accelerators

Computed Tomography Machines

Job description

Radiation Therapist 2:

Inova Potomac Radiation (PROC) in Woodbridge is seeking a PRN Radiation Therapist 2 to join the team. This position is working PRN Day Shift Monday to Friday as needed by the department.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation

Inova PRN Benefits and Perks:

• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities


• Retirement benefits with match from day one


• Free Parking to all employees


• Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

Radiation Therapist 2 Job Responsibilities:

• The Radiation Therapist 2 communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, healthcare team members, supervisors and outside contacts. Responsible for treatment modalities and protocols to accurately set-up and administer radiation treatments on a daily basis.


• Maintains accurate records of daily treatments and other records as required; Documents any corrections in charts resulting from changes in the originally prescribed course of treatment.


• Ensures that portal verification films are taken at appropriate intervals; Recognizes the need for adjustments in treatment ports when comparing simulation/portal films or patient positions; Prepares immobilization devices in accordance with physician prescriptions.


• Positions patients for initial definition of tumor volume to be determined by physicians; Films specified treatment volume for review and approval by physicians.


• Marks/tattoos appropriate body anatomy for daily re-positioning on linear accelerator; Documents or captures patient measurements and machine treatment parameters for dosimetry planning and calculations; Acquires Computed Tomography machine data sets for patient positioning, contours and set-up parameters.


• Performs daily quality assurance on linear accelerators, simulators and Computed Tomography machines to verify accurate output of designated parameters; Reports erratic operation of equipment to physics; Verifies operation of emergency shutoffs and interlocks; Reports any discrepancies to physics.


• Participates or helps with in-vivo dosimetry measurements and special dosimetry.


• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Radiation Therapist 2 Requirements:

• Work Schedule: PRN Day Shift Monday to Friday


• Education: Associate degree in Radiation Therapy.


• Experience: 2 years of experience as a Staff Radiation Therapy department with experience in linear accelerators and patient simulation


• Certifications:
  
  
  
  • American Registered Radiologic Technologist in radiation therapy required upon start.
  
  
  • Basic Life Support form AHA required upon start.
  
  


• License: Licensed Radiologic Technologist is required for team members in ambulatory area, required upon start