Radiation Therapist 1

Inova Schar Cancer Institute is seeking a full-time Radiation Therapist 1 to join the team. This position is full–time (40 hours), scheduled Monday – Friday. We offer competitive pay based on experience; Sign-on Bonus & Relocation available for those who qualify. Plus, don’t forget about our other amazing benefits and perks!

Inova Featured Benefits:

Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities

Radiation Therapist 1 Job Responsibilities:

The Radiation Therapist 1 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. Performs simulation procedures for initial patient set-up while verifying proper functioning of linear accelerators, simulators and Computed Tomography machines. Positions all patients for initial treatment to verify set-up; Verifies beam directional devices, ancillary aids and blocking via record and verification systems on machines and patients' computerized treatment plans before initiation of radiation beam; Maintains accurate records of daily treatments and other records as required. 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; Performs daily quality assurance on linear accelerators, simulator and Computed Tomography machines to verify accurate output of designated parameters. Records findings and reports erratic operations of equipment. May perform additional duties as assigned.

Radiation Therapist 1 Requirements:

Work Schedule: Full-time Day Shift: Monday to Friday  Education: Associate degree required, preferred in radiation therapy  Experience: Completion of Radiation program preferred Certifications: American Registered Radiologic Technologist in Radiation or registry eligible within one year of employment  Basic Life Support form AHA required upon start.