Radiation Therapist 2 PRN

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking a full-time Radiation Therapist 2 to join the team. This position is Part\u2013time (20 hours), scheduled Monday \u2013 Friday. We offer competitive pay based on experience; plus, don't forget about our other amazing benefits and perks!\n \nInova 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\n \nInova PRN Benefits and Perks:\n\n State-of-the-art medical and training facilities \n Retirement benefits with match from day one\n Free Parking to all employees\n Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!\n \nRadiation Therapist 2 Job Responsibilities:\n\n 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. \n 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.\n 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.\n Positions patients for initial definition of tumor volume to be determined by physicians; Films specified treatment volume for review and approval by physicians.\n 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.\n 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. \n Participates or helps with in-vivo dosimetry measurements and special dosimetry. \n May perform additional duties as assigned.\n \nMinimum Qualifications:\n\n Education: Associate degree in Radiation Therapy or Certification.\n Experience: 2 years of experience as a Staff Radiation Therapy department with experience in linear accelerators and patient simulation\n Certifications:\n American Registered Radiologic Technologist required upon start. \n* Basic Life Support form AHA required upon start.\n \n\n