Radiation Oncology Technician Assistant
About The Position
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Radiation Therapy is seeking a dedicated Radiation Oncology Technician Assistant. This part-time, day-shift position is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and is scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The assistant supports planning procedures for initial patient setup, prepares medical records and chart rounds, assists nursing staff in clinics, and assists Radiation Therapists and physicians during patient treatments. The role also includes helping with patient positioning and immobilization, processing imaging films, preparing and maintaining records, obtaining vital signs, assisting with examinations, maintaining and transporting equipment, and reporting unusual patient reactions or events. Inova is a nonprofit healthcare provider with more than 26,000 team members. It highlights its focus on healthcare safety, quality, patient experience, and professional development.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon start.
Nice To Haves
- Previous patient care experience.
- Previous experience working with oncology patients.
Responsibilities
- Assist therapists and physicians in preparing immobilization devices.
- Assist with patient positioning on the simulator and/or CT machine, including moving and positioning patients for radiation therapy.
- Process and develop X-ray and/or CT films for treatment planning and portal verification films as required.
- Fabricate Cerrobend blocks from X-ray films for radiation treatments.
- Prepare medical records and materials for chart rounds.
- Prepare new patient therapy records and gather pertinent records, reports, and films for weekly chart rounds.
- Log and maintain films and records ordered from outside offices.
- Retrieve and chart clinical laboratory results.
- Obtain vital signs and record the results.
- Assist nurses and physicians with patient examinations.
- Maintain equipment inventory and transport equipment to and from operating rooms and sterile processing.
- Observe patients for unusual reactions, behaviors, or events and report occurrences to Radiation Therapists or physicians.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Retirement plan with Inova matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
- Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year.
- Student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
- Up to 25 no-cost mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible work schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
