Radiation Therapist needed ASAP

Now offering a limited-time $12,500 sign-on bonus!

MedStar Health is looking for a Radiation Therapist to join our team at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center!

As a Radiation Therapist, you will administer radiation therapy treatments, perform simulation procedures, and assist in the planning of radiation therapy treatments. Document all aspects of patient treatment in medical records. Support the Chief Therapist and Technical Director in implementing new policies and procedures and attaining departmental and organizational goals. MedStar Health is committed to providing world‑class, compassionate care to every patient, every time, at every touch point. All associates are accountable for their role in meeting patient experience standards.

Primary Duties:

Record simulation, treatment delivery, and billing. Utilize the QA Checklist function. Run the Contingency Report. Schedule simulation and treatment procedures. Provide patients with initial appointment and treatment calendar. Resolve treatment schedule conflicts. Ensure all simulation and treatment schedules are resolved at the end of the day. Evaluate missed appointments with patients or family and document missed appointments in the EMR. Keep treatment/CT simulator rooms and console areas organized and stocked. Notify chief therapist of technical supplies needed. Report all treatment units/simulator malfunctions to physicist/engineer and document all malfunctions/faults in the problem log.

Participate in meetings/committees and represent the department/hospital in community outreach efforts. Send evaluations to immediate supervisor. Actively participate in QA procedures by ensuring weekly chart review is completed. Perform dose verification according to protocol and document. Verify and record SSDs weekly. Acquire all necessary patient imaging on all patients as prescribed by physician. Ensure charts are accurate and complete.

Operate the CT simulator and necessary equipment. Demonstrate ability to perform morning quality assurance procedure, emergency shutdown procedure, and follow guidelines of the operation manuals for the CT scanner. Perform HDR and mold room duties. Perform urethrograms, oral, and IV contrast (Auto Injectors). Consistently perform the Time Out procedure and educate patient on what to expect during the simulation procedure. Fabricate immobilization devices. Verify all consent forms are signed, witnessed, and dated prior to any procedure. Complete all appropriate documentation, photographs, and associations, QCL, and appropriate billing.

Document symptoms or problems. Promote a patient‑friendly environment and demonstrate concern for patient comfort. Treat patients and family members with courtesy and respect. Notify the physician and/or nursing staff whenever the patient cancels a treatment appointment, and document the reason in the EMR. Perform document scanning. Assist in training of new therapy staff, including students. Complete all necessary student/visitor forms and forward them to the technical director. Complete all student clinical evaluations.

Operate the linear accelerator(s). Demonstrate proficiency in setup and administration of radiation therapy. Perform morning quality assurance procedures, emergency shutdown procedures, and follow guidelines on the operation manuals. Administer radiation therapy treatments according to safety guidelines. Provide patient education by reinforcing the physician’s advice regarding skin care, diet, treatment side effects, and reactions. Provide patients with education on what to expect during treatment. Consistently perform the Time‑Out procedure. Perform hand calculations and dose verifications.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy Technology.

Maryland Board of Physicians License 'O' as a Radiation Therapist, or ASRT - Radiation Therapist 'M' licensed as a Radiation Therapist and Radiographer.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification with AED.

Must maintain Maryland CE Continuing Educational Requirements (24 CE Credits/2 years).

This position has a hiring range of USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.

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