Radiation Oncology Technician Assistant
About The Position
Inova Loudoun Hospital Radiation Therapy is looking for a dedicated Radiation Oncology Technician Assistant to join the Team. This role will be full-time day-shift working Monday – Friday located in Leesburg, 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. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
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
- medical, dental and vision coverage
- robust team member wellness program
- Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions
- up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
- up to $10,000 for student loans
- 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost
- paid time off
- paid parental leave
- flexible work schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
