Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist

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! 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 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 and more

Positions available for various shifts at the following facilities. Click the links to discover more about each location!

• Inova Alexandria Hospital - 4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304
• Inova Loudoun Hospital -44045 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA 20176
• Inova Fair Oaks Hospital- 3600 Joseph Siewick Dr, Fairfax, VA 2203
• Inova Schar Cancer Institute - 8081 Innovation Park Dr, Fairfax, VA 22031

Radiation Therapist 1 Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Radiation Therapist 2 Minimum Qualifications:

• Work Schedule: Full-time Day Shift: Monday to Friday
• 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.
• License: VA License required at PROC (Woodbridge)

Radiation Therapist Job 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.

*Applicants may be considered for current and future opportunities*

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