Radiation Therapist 2

Inova Health System; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art medical facilities

Retirement benefits with match

Free parking

Exclusive savings opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Virginia is seeking a full-time Radiation Therapist 2. The incumbent will administer radiation treatments, ensure patient safety and accurate record-keeping, and perform quality assurance on treatment equipment. Candidates must have an Associate degree in Radiation Therapy, 2 years of relevant experience, and hold required certifications. This position is crucial for high-quality patient care in the Radiation Therapy department.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiation Therapy or equivalent certification.
• 2 years of experience in a Radiation Therapy department with linear accelerators.
• American Registered Radiologic Technologist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team.
• Administer radiation treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and document changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Patient positioning

Education

Associate degree in Radiation Therapy or Certification

Tools

Linear accelerators

Computed Tomography machines

Job description

Overview

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.