Radiation Therapist - First Shift

Job Title: Radiation Therapist
Location: Washington, DC 20037
Job Type: 13-Week Contract
Shift: 5x8-Hour Day Shifts (Monday-Friday)
Hours per Week: 40 Hours
Guaranteed Hours: Dependent on facility requirements
Job Requirements:

• Candidates must live at least 100 miles away from the facility
• 3-5 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist required
• Must be credentialed as a Registered Radiation Therapist (RTT)
• Experience with radiation therapy treatment procedures and patient care

Education:
~ Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy preferred

Certifications and Licensure:
ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy RT(T) - Required
Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Department of State Health Services) - Required
BLS Certification - Required
Schedule Notes:
Day shift, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
Weekend call may be required
Guaranteed hours are dependent on facility needs
Job Responsibilities:
Deliver daily radiation treatment to patients using ionizing radiation under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist
Work closely with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to perform simulation and treatment calculations
Perform daily warm-up and quality assurance of the treatment machine and CT simulator
Educate patients and their families about the radiation treatment process and address concerns related to treatment
Ensure accurate patient data is provided to therapists, radiation oncologists, and physicists for treatment dose calculations
Follow established treatment protocols and ensure compliance with clinical standards
Ensure that all treatment processes and documentation are approved and signed by the Radiation Oncologist, including treatment plans, calculations, laboratory and radiology reports, and physician notes
Equipment and Systems Used:
Linear Accelerator
CT Simulator
ADAC Treatment Planning System
VARIS System