Radiation Therapist Job in Winchester, VA

Winchester Medical Center is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our Radiation Oncology department. You will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with some schedule variation. This is a day shift position with 36 guaranteed hours per week, no weekends, and no on-call requirements.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care of cancer patients, accurately interpreting and delivering radiation treatments per radiation oncologist prescriptions and instructions
• Perform simulations and provide clinical instruction for radiation therapy students
• Assist during Brachytherapy procedures and treatment planning, including tumor localization and dosimetry
• Check prescriptions, diagnoses, charts, and patient identification prior to all treatments
• Schedule patients and explain pre-treatment and post-treatment procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and equipment according to prescription specifications, including immobilization devices, field sizes, and lead protection
• Take, check, and process images of all treated areas and file accordingly
• Maintain visual and audible contact with patients during treatments
• Document treatment doses accurately and verify charges daily for billing accuracy
• Create proper immobilization devices for 2-D, 3-D, and IMRT patients and document setup instructions
• Triage sick patients to nursing for evaluation
• Observe radiation safety measures for patients and personnel

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist
• BLS (AHA only)
• ARRT certification
• Virginia License or status of license (Virginia Temporary License acceptable with pending VA License)

You will use the EPIC EMR system and wear Caribbean Blue scrubs. This 91-day travel assignment offers you the opportunity to deliver specialized cancer care in a supportive clinical environment.