TS - 26B Radiation Therapist 1

Inova Health System; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a Radiation Therapist 1 to support daily treatment setup and administration. The role emphasizes clear communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team, accurate verification of beam positions, and collaboration with physicians and staff on complex cases.

The position also involves daily QA on linear accelerators, simulators, and CT machines, with documentation of treatment records and adherence to department protocols.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Certification - Basic Life Support at start; ARRT certified or registry eligible within one year of employment.
• Licensure - Licensed Radiologic Technologist required for ambulatory areas such as PROC.
• Experience - None required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with families, physicians or other healthcare team members to facilitate effective treatment.
• Positions patients for initial treatment to verify setup and beam direction. Maintains accurate treatment records.
• Acts as liaison between physicians and machine staff for complex treatments.
• Performs daily QA on linear accelerators, simulators and CT machines and reports irregularities.

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Linear accelerators

Simulators

Computed Tomography machines

Job description

The Radiation Therapist 1 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 treatments on a daily basis. Verifies the proper functioning of linear accelerators, simulators and Computed Tomography machines.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicates with families, physicians or other healthcare team members in anticipation of special needs of patients and/or families in a timely manner to facilitate effective treatment of patients; Demonstrates collaboration in communication with team members while being open to feedback and receptive to change.
• Provides education and support of methods appropriate to patients' levels of understanding and motivation while including families and caregivers in education and training as appropriate.
• Positions all patients for initial treatment to verify set-up; Verifies beam directional devices, ancillary aids and blocking via record and verification systems on machines and patients' computerized treatment plans before initiation of radiation beam; Maintains accurate records of daily treatments and other records as required.
• Acts as a Liaison between physicians and machine staff by utilizing technical expertise for all difficult/complex treatments on various machines.
• Documents any corrections in charts resulting from changes in the originally prescribed course of treatment; Detects unsatisfactory set-up and/or errors and resolves/reports to physicians.
• 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; Performs daily quality assurance on linear accelerators, simulator and Computed Tomography machines to verify accurate output of designated parameters. Records findings and reports erratic operations of equipment.
• Verifies operation of emergency shut offs and interlocks; Participates or provides assistance with in-vivo dosimetry measurements and special dosimetry. Attends department in-services/conferences and meetings.
• Demonstrates knowledge of department treatment modalities and protocols in scheduling, set-up and treatment of patients; Keeps abreast of new technology in field of practice and assists in the development of new techniques, participation in research projects and/or educational activities.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Certification - Basic Life Support upon start; American Registered Radiologic Technologist certified or registry eligible within one year of employmentLicensure - Licensed Radiologic Technologist is only required for team members in ambulatory areas; such as PROCExperience - None RequiredEducation - Associate's degree

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity orexpression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (includingchildbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 685061
• Job Category Radiology Services
• Posting Date 07/10/2026, 01:04 PM
• Locations Inova Health Center 8081 - Fairfax East (On-site)