Radiation Therapist

General Summary of Position
The incumbent in this position simulates and delivers a planned course of radiation therapy under the direction of a physician, provides patient care, and performs other support services. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Verifies and delivers physician's prescribed course of radiation therapy, immobilizes patients, utilizes beam directional devices, wedges compensating filters and customized blocks as applicable, insures the clinical, physical, and psychological needs of patients are met during treatments, reports signs of complications or other changes in status and transports patients.
• Documents a prescribed course of radiation therapy through accurately maintaining daily treatment records, recording patient set-up instructions, diagramming of patient's treatment fields, taking & labeling films of each treatment field of each patient as needed, and filing approved films.
• Performs radiation therapy equipment check for QA, detects and reports equipment malfunctions, and does dose verifications using exposure meter and records results.
• Prepares patients for simulation procedure, provides explanations needed, prepares and administers (when applicable) cystogram, IVP, barium swallow, bite block molding when necessary, marks and tattoos patient's skin at the treatment site, takes measurements, records information, labels new patient film jackets and retrieves old patients returning film jackets, sets up patients appointments and documents information gathered at simulation so that calculation can be done and prepares blocks and molds used inpatient treatment.
• Receives calls from hospital staff, patients, and families regarding questions on treatment complications, cancellations, lateness, etc., maintains an accurate, up-to-date daily record of patients' schedules, and completes paperwork for charging patients.
• Instructs, supervises, checks, and evaluates all student work.
• Participates in staff and continuing education meetings and programs.
• Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree B.S. degree in Radiation Technology preferred

Experience

• 1-2 years Experience as a radiation therapy technologist preferred, but not required

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT Radiography Certification Professional ARRT certification mandatory within twenty-four months of employment required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic technical expertise required, ability to organize, set priorities, and remain calm in extremely stressful or emergency situations.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.