Radiation Therapist: Precision Cancer Care & Imaging

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Employee assistance program

Wellness program (Healthy U)

HSAs/FSAs for childcare and other uses

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Registered Radiation Therapist to provide daily care to cancer patients, interpret and deliver radiation treatments, and support brachytherapy and treatment planning activities. The role requires collaboration with physicists, dosimetrists, and nurses, with on-call duties and potential overtime.

Requirements include completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program and ARRT registration, plus BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy.
• ARRT registration or equivalent licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reviews prescriptions, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification for each treated patient.
• Schedules patients for appointments and provides education for pre- and post-treatment.
• Prepares treatment room and equipment per prescription, immobilization devices, field sizes and protection devices.
• Ensures collaboration with physicist and dosimetrist at treatment initiation.
• Maintains patient safety and monitors during treatments, reporting any issues.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Physician communication

Geriatric patient care

Education

Accredited Radiation Therapy program

Job description

Valley Health is seeking a Registered Radiation Therapist to provide daily care to cancer patients, interpret and deliver radiation treatments, and support brachytherapy and treatment planning activities. The role requires collaboration with physicists, dosimetrists, and nurses, with on-call duties and potential overtime.

Requirements include completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program and ARRT registration, plus BLS Healthcare Provider certification.