Radiation Therapist - Cancer Center - Full Time Days

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Administers radiation treatments to patients per Radiation Oncologist's orders, with minimal supervision, to provide quality patient care.
• Provides thorough and accurate documentation of set-up instructions and treatment parameters and records each day's treatments in ARIA.
• Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement Program and adheres to departmental policies and procedures to ensure effective departmental operations and quality patient care.
• Performs all treatment related activities including patient transport, scheduling, record keeping, charge capture, chart checks, portal verification, and equipment warm-up/QA checks, as required.
• Performs CT simulations of patients and treatment planning functions.
• This includes, but is not limited to obtaining measurements, performing calculations, constructing shielding and treatment devices to facilitate safe, effective treatment of patients.
• Assists physician and physicist with ACCUBOOST brachytherapy treatment delivery.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and materials to ensure stock is never exhausted; keeps assigned area fully stocked with clean, fresh supplies.
• Maintains neat and clean work space while observing proper safety precautions and disposing of infectious or hazardous materials in a way that ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Adheres to radiation safety practices for patients, personnel, and self, including shielding when appropriate.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and/or erratic operations to Lead Radiation Therapist or Physicist immediately.
• Responsible for clinical instruction of Radiology Students from MWH School of Radiologic Technology Program and VCU Radiation Therapy Students.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program.
• Registeredwith the ARRT or equivalent certifying organization or board eligible (must be registered with ARRT or equivalent certifying organization within six (6) months of hire date).
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
• One to two year's relevant clinical experience preferred.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

For MRI Associates: Must complete MRI Associate screening and be approved to work in the MRI environment (Zones 3 & 4) at all times.

"It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."