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Radiation Therapist

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Radiation Therapist 2:

Inova Potomac Radiation (PROC) in Woodbridge is seeking a PRN

Radiation Therapist 2

to join the team. This position is working PRN Day Shift Monday to Friday as needed by the department.

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.

Radiation Therapist 2 Requirements

Education: Associate degree in Radiation Therapy. Experience: 2 years of experience as a Staff Radiation Therapy department with experience in linear accelerators and patient simulation Certifications: American Registered Radiologic Technologist in radiation therapy required upon start. Basic Life Support form AHA required upon start. License: Licensed Radiologic Technologist is required for team members in ambulatory area, required upon start

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. Seniority level

Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type

Employment type Part-time Job function

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