Radiation Oncology Technician Assistant

Inova Health System • Alexandria, VA

1d • $18 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Alexandria Hospital Radiation Therapy is looking for a dedicated Radiation Oncology Technician Assistant to join the Team. This role will be PRN day-shift working Monday – Friday located in Alexandria, VA. The Radiation Oncology Technician Assistant assists in the planning procedures for initial patient set-up. Facilitates the preparation of medical records and chart rounds while providing assistance to the nursing staff in clinics and provides assistance to Radiation Therapists and physicians during patient treatments.

Requirements

• High School or GED
• Previous patient care experience (i.e. Patient Transport or Nursing Aide)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with oncology patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapist and physicians in the preparation of immobilization devices.
• Assists with patient positioning activities on the simulator and/or Computed Tomography (CT) machine; Assists in moving/positioning patients in preparation of delivery of radiation therapy.
• Processes/develops X-ray and/or CT films for treatment planning; Process/develops portal verification films as required.
• Fabricates Cerrobend blocks from X-ray films for radiation treatments, medical records and chart rounding preparations.
• Prepares new patient therapy records; Pulls pertinent patient records, reports and films for review at weekly chart rounds.
• Logs and maintains films and records ordered from outside offices.
• Retrieves and charts clinical laboratory results.
• Obtains vital signs and records results.
• Assists nurses and physicians with patient examinations.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and is responsible for transporting equipment to and from operating rooms and sterile processing.
• Observes patients for unusual reactions, behaviors and/or events and reports occurrences to Radiation Therapists or physicians.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• Free Parking to all employees
• Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED