Radiation Therapist 2

Inova • Leesburg, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Loudoun Hospital Radiation Oncology is seeking a dedicated Radiation Therapist 2. This part-time, day-shift position is located in Leesburg, Virginia, and works Monday through Friday. The therapist communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, healthcare team members, supervisors, and outside contacts. The role uses treatment modalities and protocols to accurately set up and administer daily radiation treatments, performs simulation procedures for initial patient setup, and verifies the proper functioning of linear accelerators, simulators, and Computed Tomography machines.

Inova is described as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience, and is recognized as a top employer in the D.C. metro area and nationally.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or certification.
• Two years of experience as a staff therapist in a Radiation Therapy department, including experience with linear accelerators and patient simulation.
• American Registered Radiologic Technologist certification required upon start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start.

Responsibilities

• Educate and support patients using methods appropriate to their understanding and motivation, involving families or caregivers in education and training when appropriate.
• Collaborate and communicate with team members, remain open to feedback and change, and coordinate with families, physicians, and other healthcare team members about anticipated patient or family needs.
• Position patients for initial treatment and verify setup against prescriptions.
• Verify beam parameters, ancillary aids, and blocking using machine record-and-verification systems and computerized treatment plans before treatment begins.
• Detect and resolve unsatisfactory setups or errors, or report them to physicians.
• Maintain accurate daily treatment and other required records, documenting corrections resulting from changes to the prescribed course of treatment.
• Ensure portal verification films are taken at appropriate intervals and recognize when treatment ports need adjustment based on comparison with simulation or portal films or patient positioning.
• Prepare immobilization devices according to physician prescriptions.
• Position patients for initial definition of tumor volume by physicians and film specified treatment volumes for physician review and approval.
• Mark or tattoo appropriate body anatomy for daily repositioning on the linear accelerator.
• Document or capture patient measurements and machine treatment parameters for dosimetry planning and calculations.
• Acquire Computed Tomography machine data sets for patient positioning, contours, and setup parameters.
• Attend department in-services, conferences, and meetings; keep abreast of new technology; and assist in developing techniques through research projects or educational demonstrations.
• Apply knowledge of department treatment modalities and protocols when scheduling, setting up, and treating patients.
• Perform daily quality assurance on linear accelerators, simulators, and Computed Tomography machines to verify designated parameters and output accuracy.
• Report erratic equipment operation to physics, verify emergency shutoffs and interlocks, and report discrepancies to physics.
• Participate in or assist with in-vivo dosimetry measurements and special dosimetry.
• 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.
• Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree