Radiation Therapist

Inova Health System • Falls Church, VA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist of all levels to join this dynamic team. We have openings for full-time, part-time and PRN working 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday day shift. We offer a competitive salary based on experience, great sign-on bonus & relocation bonus incentives to eligible applicants! Plus, don’t forget about our other amazing benefits and perks! 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

• Associate degree required
• Completion of Radiation program preferred
• American Registered Radiologic Technologist in Radiation or registry eligible within one year of employment
• Basic Life Support form AHA required upon start.
• 2 years of experience as a Staff Radiation Therapy department with experience in linear accelerators and patient simulation
• American Registered Radiologic Technologist required upon start.
• Basic Life Support form AHA required upon start.
• VA License required at PROC (Woodbridge)

Responsibilities

• The Radiation Therapist communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, healthcare team members, supervisors, and outside contacts.
• Responsible for treatment modalities and protocols to accurately set-up and administer treatments on a daily basis.
• Verifies the proper functioning of linear accelerators, simulators and Computed Tomography machines.
• Positions patients for initial treatment and verifies set-up per prescriptions; Verifies beam parameters, ancillary aids and blocking via record and verification systems on machine and patients' computerized treatment plans before initiation of radiation beam; Detects unsatisfactory set-up and/or errors in addition to resolving or reporting such errors to physicians.
• Acts as a Liaison between physicians and machine staff by utilizing technical expertise for all difficult/complex treatments on various machines.
• 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 – starting on your first day.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees