Radiation Therapist 2 PRN

Inova; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art medical and training

Retirement benefits with match

Free Parking

Exclusive savings opportunities

Job summary

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist 2 for a PRN, day-shift role in Fairfax, VA. The candidate will set up and administer radiation treatments daily, coordinate with physicians and staff, and document patient records accurately in the treatment process.

The role requires an Associate degree or Certification in Radiation Therapy, 2 years of experience, and ARRT certification with BLS. PRN benefits and on-site responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Radiation Therapy or Certification.
• Experience: 2 years of experience as a Staff Therapist in a Radiation Therapy department with experience in linear accelerators and patient simulation.
• Certifications: American Registered Radiologic Technologist and Basic Life Support (AHA) required on start.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate records of daily treatments and other records as required; documents corrections in charts as needed.
• Presents treatment ports within physician prescribed definitions; prepares immobilization devices per prescriptions.
• Positions patients for tumor volume definition and accuracy of treatment volumes; films treatment area for physician review.

Education

Associate degree in Radiation Therapy or Certification

Job description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Radiation Therapy is looking for a dedicated Radiation Therapist 2 to join the team. This PRN position will be day-shift Monday - Friday located in Fairfax, VA.

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.

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.

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 Responsibilities:

• 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 Therapist in a 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.