Radiation Therapist 2

Davita Inc.; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova Loudoun Hospital seeks a full-time Radiation Therapist 2 for PRN shifts. The role focuses on patient treatment, ensuring effective communication with healthcare teams and maintaining treatment records. Ideal candidates should possess an Associate degree in Radiation Therapy and relevant certifications, along with 2 years of experience in the field.

Benefits

State-of-the-art medical and training facilities

Retirement benefits with match from day one

Free Parking to all employees

Exclusive savings opportunities to local offerings

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Radiation Therapy department.
• Certification as American Registered Radiologic Technologist required.
• Basic Life Support from AHA required.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and administer radiation treatments.
• Maintain accurate records of daily treatments.
• Perform daily quality assurance on equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Patient positioning

Education

Associate degree in Radiation Therapy or Certification

Job description

Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking a full-time Radiation Therapist 2 to join the team. This position is working PRN Day Shift Monday to Friday as needed by the department.

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:

• Education: Associate degree in Radiation Therapy or Certification.


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


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