Radiation Therapist

Integrated Resources, Inc

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Consulting, Healthcare, Medical Records, Physics, Quality Assurance, Radiation Therapy, Radiology, Simulation, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
Today
must live 50 miles away

day shift, m-f, 40 hours
weekend call possible

Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy preferred
ARRT in Therapy RT(T) Required
Department of State Health Services (Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist) Required
BLS Required
3-5 years' experience as radiation therapist and credentialed as an RTT Required

Responsible for daily treatment on patients with ionizing radiation under the direction of the radiation oncologist. Work with the radiation oncologist and physic personnel in performing simulation/treatment(calculations).


1. Responsible for daily warm-up/Quality Assurance of the treatment machine and C.T. simulator.
2. Provides education and information to patient(s) and family member(s) as to all the processes involved in the
planning and delivery of radiation treatment, to help overcome fears and myths regarding treatment.
3. Ensures that accurate and all relevant data is passed on to the therapist(s)/radiation oncologist/physics that are to carry out dose calculation of the treatment.
4. Ensures that standard treatment protocols are followed in the process.
5. Ensure that all processes are signed off by the radiation oncologist e.g. Isodose Plans/Calculations, Laboratory and Radiology results, Dictations e.g. OTV, consult, end of treatment, interval notes, etc.

1. Linear Accelerator
2. C.T. Simulator
3. ADAC Treatment Planning System
4. VARIS System

About the Company

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Integrated Resources, Inc