Inova Health Systems

Radiation Therapist

Inova Health Systems$70K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree required (Radiation Therapy preferred)
  • Registry eligible for American Registered Radiologic Technologist within one year of employment
  • Basic Life Support certification (AHA) upon start
  • 2 years of experience in Staff Radiation Therapy department for Level 2
  • VA License required at the Potomac Radiation Oncology facility

Responsibilities

  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
  • Administer treatment modalities and protocols daily
  • Verify functionality of treatment machines
  • Position patients and confirm set-up accuracy according to prescriptions
  • Detect and resolve errors in treatment setups
  • Act as a liaison between physicians and technical staff
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Comprehensive wellness program
  • Retirement plan with 5% matching contributions
  • Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually
  • Student loan assistance up to $10,000
  • Mental health support services for team members and families
  • Paid time off and parental leave
Full Job Description
Job Description

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 to eligible applicants! 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 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
  • Inova Potomac Radiation Oncology -2280 Opitz Blvd, Woodbridge VA 22191


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.


Radiation Therapist 1 Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education: Associate degree required
  • 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:
  • 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)


*Applicants may be considered for current and future opportunities*

About Inova Health Systems

Inova Health Systems is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides medical services to patients in Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The organization was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. Inova Health Systems operates several hospitals and medical centers, as well as a network of primary care and specialty clinics. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and is recognized for its expertise in areas such as cancer care, heart and vascular care, and women's health.
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