Inova Health System
Radiation Therapist 2:
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking a full-time
Radiation Therapist 2
to join the team. This position is PRN (on-call/as needed), scheduled Monday - Friday. We offer competitive pay based on experience; 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
Inova PRN Benefits and Perks:
State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
Retirement benefits with match from day one
Free Parking to all employees
Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!
Radiation Therapist 2 Job
Responsibilities:
The Radiation Therapist 2 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 radiation treatments on a daily basis.
Maintains accurate records of daily treatments and other records as required; Documents any corrections in charts resulting from changes in the originally prescribed course of treatment.
Ensures that portal verification films are taken at appropriate intervals; Recognizes the need for adjustments in treatment ports when comparing simulation/portal films or patient positions; Prepares immobilization devices in accordance with physician prescriptions.
Positions patients for initial definition of tumor volume to be determined by physicians; Films specified treatment volume for review and approval by physicians.
Marks/tattoos appropriate body anatomy for daily re-positioning on linear accelerator; Documents or captures patient measurements and machine treatment parameters for dosimetry planning and calculations; Acquires Computed Tomography machine data sets for patient positioning, contours and set-up parameters.
Performs daily quality assurance on linear accelerators, simulators and Computed Tomography machines to verify accurate output of designated parameters; Reports erratic operation of equipment to physics; Verifies operation of emergency shutoffs and interlocks; Reports any discrepancies to physics.
Participates or helps with in-vivo dosimetry measurements and special dosimetry.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education :
Associate degree in Radiation Therapy or Certification.
Experience : 2 years of experience as a Staff Radiation Therapy department with experience in linear accelerators and patient simulation
Certifications:
American Registered Radiologic Technologist required upon start.
Basic Life Support form AHA required upon start.
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Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking a full-time
Radiation Therapist 2
to join the team. This position is PRN (on-call/as needed), scheduled Monday - Friday. We offer competitive pay based on experience; 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
Inova PRN Benefits and Perks:
State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
Retirement benefits with match from day one
Free Parking to all employees
Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!
Radiation Therapist 2 Job
Responsibilities:
The Radiation Therapist 2 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 radiation treatments on a daily basis.
Maintains accurate records of daily treatments and other records as required; Documents any corrections in charts resulting from changes in the originally prescribed course of treatment.
Ensures that portal verification films are taken at appropriate intervals; Recognizes the need for adjustments in treatment ports when comparing simulation/portal films or patient positions; Prepares immobilization devices in accordance with physician prescriptions.
Positions patients for initial definition of tumor volume to be determined by physicians; Films specified treatment volume for review and approval by physicians.
Marks/tattoos appropriate body anatomy for daily re-positioning on linear accelerator; Documents or captures patient measurements and machine treatment parameters for dosimetry planning and calculations; Acquires Computed Tomography machine data sets for patient positioning, contours and set-up parameters.
Performs daily quality assurance on linear accelerators, simulators and Computed Tomography machines to verify accurate output of designated parameters; Reports erratic operation of equipment to physics; Verifies operation of emergency shutoffs and interlocks; Reports any discrepancies to physics.
Participates or helps with in-vivo dosimetry measurements and special dosimetry.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education :
Associate degree in Radiation Therapy or Certification.
Experience : 2 years of experience as a Staff Radiation Therapy department with experience in linear accelerators and patient simulation
Certifications:
American Registered Radiologic Technologist required upon start.
Basic Life Support form AHA required upon start.
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