Registered Radiation Therapist - Full Time First Shift (3)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-deductible health plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Valley Health in Winchester, VA, seeks a Registered Radiation Therapist to provide daily cancer patient care, accurately delivering prescribed radiation treatments under the supervision of a radiation oncologist. You will participate in simulations, brachytherapy, on-call duties, and treatment planning support.

Responsibilities include coordinating with physicists and dosimetrists, maintaining safety protocols, and educating patients before and after treatment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program is required.
• ARRT registration is required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) is required.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions and treatment plans for accuracy.
• Schedule patients and provide education before/after treatment.
• Prepare treatment rooms and equipment per protocol and immobilization devices.
• Coordinate with physicists, dosimetrists, and nursing staff to ensure safe therapy delivery.
• Maintain patient safety, monitor responses, and document doses.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Equipment setup

Education

Accredited Radiation Therapy program

ARRT certification

BLS certification

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare , Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.DepartmentRADIATION ONCOLOGY - 207050Worker Sub TypeRegularWork ShiftFirst Shift (United States of America)Pay Range$37.22 - $55.84Job DescriptionThe Registered Radiation Therapist provides daily care of cancer patients, including accurate interpretation and delivery of radiation treatments, in accordance with the prescription and instruction of the radiation oncologist. The Radiation Therapist performs simulations and provides clinical instruction for radiation therapy students. In addition, the Radiation Therapist will be required during Brachytherapy procedures, on-call, and treatment scheduling. The Radiation Therapist must be able to assist in treatment planning procedures including tumor localization and dosimetry; triage sick patients to nursing for evaluation; and to perform daily quality assurance protocols. The Radiation Therapist may be required to work mandatory overtime and shift work.Responsibilities and DutiesReviews prescriptions, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification, for each patient receiving treatment.Schedules patients for appointments provides education for pre-and-post treatment.Prepares treatment room and equipment for patient according to the prescription, immobilization devices, field sizes, treatment devices, distance, lead (Pb) protection devices, etc.Ensures collaboration with physicist and dosimetrist occurs at initiation of each treatment.Acts as liaison with supportive care physicians, nurses, and social workers.Ensures communication remains open with doctors, therapists, RN’s and dosimetrists.Takes and checks images of all treated areas, process and file.Transfers patients to treatment couch, ensuring awareness of I.V.s and other equipment.Maintains visual and audible contact with patient during treatments to monitor for unusual reactions or events. Reports to the designated personnel and assists in emergency treatment when necessary.Maintains patient markings, changing only according to physician direction.Reinforces recommendations given to the patient by the physician, dietitian, etc., concerning reaction to treatment and care of the radiated area (dressing, hygiene, etc.), prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects. Changes dressings as necessary.Ensures radiation safety measures and protocol are observed at all times.Checks charges daily for accurate billing and documents treatment doses accurately.Treats patients using the original electronic chart at all times.Checks name and date of birth along with treatment area and records in the daily timeout.Ensures proper set-up in CT for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and 3-D patients. Creates proper immobilization devices for 2-D, 3-D, and IMRT patients.Documents proper set-up instructions and all pertinent information for dosimetry calculations in charts.Updates simulation manual as required.Reviews documents and cuts and prepares blocks for next day simulations.EducationCompletion of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy required.Certification & LicensureRegistration through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.QualificationsAnalytical ability to set up equipment properly, and position and align patients and equipment to very close tolerances and recreate such positions on a daily basis required.Interpersonal skills necessary to explain therapy and treatment programs to patients to allay apprehensions and elicit their cooperation required.Strong skills to effectively communication with physicians/staff/physicist required.Ability to communicate with and provide care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients required.Qualifications for Registered Radiation Therapist IPerformance Standards in accordance with VH mission statement required.Machine warm-up required within 6 months of hire.Ability to run simulation alone optional.Lead HDR optional.Lead Stereotactic procedures optional.BenefitsAt Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:A Zero-Deductible Health PlanDental and vision insuranceGenerous Paid Time OffTuition AssistanceRetirement Savings MatchA Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeingMembership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness ProgramValley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .