Settle down as a radiation therapist in the cozy city of Winchester, VA!
Historic Charm: Winchester is steeped in history, with its downtown area boasting beautifully preserved 18th and 19th-century architecture. Residents can explore historic sites, museums, and Civil War battlefields that showcase the city's heritage.
Strong Sense of Community:Â Winchester has a tight-knit community with friendly residents who participate in local events, festivals, and volunteer opportunities. The city's farmers' markets, community gardens, and neighborhood associations foster a sense of belonging.
Affordable cost of living: Compared to larger cities in Northern Virginia, Winchester offers a more affordable cost of living, including housing, utilities, and everyday expenses.
Provides daily care of cancer patients, including accurate interpretation and delivery of radiation treatments in accordance with the prescription & instruction of the radiation oncologist. Performs simulations and provides clinical instruction for radiation therapy students. In addition, Radiation Therapist will be required during Brachytherapy procedures, on-call and treatment scheduling. Must be able to assist in treatment planning procedures including tumor localization and dosimetry. Triage sick patients to nursing for evaluation. Ability to perform daily and other QA (quality assurance) protocols. These varying positions may require mandatory overtime and shift work.
Responsibilities: Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart, patient identification, etc. Schedules patients and explains procedure for pre-treatment and post-treatment. Answers questions and reassure patient. Interfaces with physicist, and dosimetrist at initiation of treatment. Acts as liaison with supportive care physicians, nurses and social workers. Keeps lines of communication open with doctors, therapists, RN’s and dosimetrists. Prepares room and equipment for patient according to the prescription, immobilization devices, field sizes, treatment devices, distance, lead (Pb) protection devices, etc. Takes and checks images of all treated areas; process and file same. Transfers patients to treatment couch. Is aware of I.V.s, etc. Maintains visual and audible contact with patient during treatments. Maintains patient markings. Changes these according to physician direction. Reinforces recommendations given to the patient by the physician, dietitian, etc., concerning reaction to treatment and care of the radiated area (dressing, hygiene, etc.), prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects. Changes dressings as necessary. Observes patient for any unusual reactions or events. Reports to the designated personnel and assists in emergency treatment. Observes radiation safety measures for patient and personnel. Checks charges daily for accurate billing and documents treatment doses accurately. Treats patients with original electronic chart at ALL TIMES. Checks name and date of birth along with treatment area and records in the daily timeout. Takes time to set up IMRT and 3-D patients properly in CT. Makes proper immobilization devices for 2-D, 3-D, and IMRT patients. Documents proper set-up instructions. Documents all pertinent information for dosimetry calculations in charts. Updates simulation manual as required Reviews documents for the following day simulations. Cuts and prepares blocks.
What You Will Bring:
Education Completion of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy and registration through A.R.R.T.
Certification & Licensures BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required * * New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
Qualifications Analytical ability to set up equipment properly, and position and align patients and equipment to very close tolerances and recreate such positions on a daily basis required Interpersonal skills necessary to explain therapy and treatment programs to patients to allay apprehensions and elicit their cooperation required Strong skills to effectively communication with physicians/staff/physicist required Ability to communicate with and provide care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients required
What You Will Get:
We believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: • A Zero-Deductible Health Plan • Dental and vision insurance • Generous Paid Time Off • Tuition Assistance • Retirement Savings Match • A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing • Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
Offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
Exclusions apply
We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.
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