Senior Radiation Therapist — Sign-On Bonus & Impact

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

MedStar Health-RadAmerica is seeking a Radiation Therapist in Washington, DC to administer radiation therapy treatments, perform CT simulation, assist in treatment planning, and document all aspects of patient care in the EMR. You will support the Chief Therapist in daily operations and ensure timely patient treatment while upholding safety standards.

The role requires ARRT and state Licensure, CPR, and continuing education, with on-call responsibilities and frequent collaboration with

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy Technology; required and
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3-4 years as a staff radiation therapist; 3 years of progressive experience in the clinical setting; required
• Must maintain Maryland and ARRT CE Continuing Educational Requirements (24 CE Credits/2 years)

Responsibilities

• Operates the linear accelerator(s) including Imaging and Respiratory Motion.
• Performs the morning quality assurance procedure and follows operation manuals for treatment unit.
• Administers radiation therapy treatments safely and competently.
• Provides ongoing patient education by reinforcing the physician's advice regarding skin care, diet, and treatment side effects.
• Maintains credentialing and documentation in EMR and QA records.
• Ensures office runs efficiently and patients are treated in a timely manner.
• Attends meetings and participates in on-call schedule as required.

Skills

ARRT Certification

MD License

CPR Certification

On-call Scheduling

EMR Proficiency

Education

Radiation Therapy Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CT Simulator

Linear Accelerator (LINAC)

Radiation Therapy Software

Job description

MedStar Health-RadAmerica is seeking a Radiation Therapist in Washington, DC to administer radiation therapy treatments, perform CT simulation, assist in treatment planning, and document all aspects of patient care in the EMR. You will support the Chief Therapist in daily operations and ensure timely patient treatment while upholding safety standards.

The role requires ARRT and state Licensure, CPR, and continuing education, with on-call responsibilities and frequent collaboration with