What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Radiation Therapist position at Inova Health System?
Radiation Therapist 2:
Inova nova 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:
- Work Schedule: PRN Day Shift Monday to Friday
- 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
