Radiation Therapist

Overview

Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking a full-time Radiation Therapist 1 to join the team. This position is full-time (40 hours) scheduled Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. We offer competitive pay based on experience;
Sign-on Bonus & Relocation available for those who qualify. Plus, don't forget about our other amazing benefits and perks!

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement
  :
  Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more.

• 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.
• Performs simulation procedures for initial patient set-up while verifying proper functioning of linear accelerators, simulators and Computed Tomography machines.
• 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.
• 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.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

• Education
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  Associate degree required upon start
• Certifications:
  • American Registered Radiologic Technologist in Radiation Therapy or registry eligible within one year of employment
  • Basic Life Support form AHA required upon start.

• Associates/Bachelor's degree in radiation therapy
• Completion of Radiation program