Senior Proton Radiation Therapist - Day Shift Leader

Inova; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement matching

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Hospital seeks a dedicated Lead Proton Radiation Therapist for a full-time, day-shift role in Fairfax, VA. The position oversees simulations, setup accuracy, and daily operations of CT, linear accelerators, and related equipment to ensure safe and precise radiation treatments.

Eligible candidates hold an AMA/JCERT-approved Radiation Therapy program, a minimum of 3 years of RT experience, BLS from AHA, and ARRT certification; proton therapy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: AMA/JCERT approved Radiation Therapy program.
• Experience: 3 years of Radiation Therapy experience.
• Certification: BLS (AHA) and ARRT in Radiation Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist team in assigned area, ensure quality and deliverables.
• Demonstrate essential treatment modalities and protocols for setup.
• Prepare immobilization devices per physician prescriptions.
• Mark tattoos for daily repositioning and document measurements.
• Acquire CT datasets for positioning, contours and setup parameters.
• Verify beam parameters and treatment plans before initiating radiation.

Skills

Team leadership

Radiation therapy procedures

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy

AMA/JCERT approved program

Job description

Inova Fairfax Hospital seeks a dedicated Lead Proton Radiation Therapist for a full-time, day-shift role in Fairfax, VA. The position oversees simulations, setup accuracy, and daily operations of CT, linear accelerators, and related equipment to ensure safe and precise radiation treatments.

Eligible candidates hold an AMA/JCERT-approved Radiation Therapy program, a minimum of 3 years of RT experience, BLS from AHA, and ARRT certification; proton therapy experience is preferred.