Radiation Oncology Technician Assistant

Inova • Fairfax, VA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Radiation Therapy is seeking a part-time, day-shift Radiation Oncology Technician Assistant in Fairfax, Virginia. The role works Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The assistant supports initial patient setup and treatment planning, prepares medical records and chart rounds, assists nursing staff in clinics, and supports Radiation Therapists and physicians during patient treatments.

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 Computed Tomography (CT) machine.
• Assist with moving and positioning patients in preparation for radiation therapy.
• Process or 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 chart rounds, including new patient therapy records and 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 and record vital signs.
• 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.
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible retirement contributions, starting on the first day.
• Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance.
• Up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental health coaching or therapy sessions at no cost for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children: 25 sessions per person per year.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED