Therapeutic Radiologic Technician

About the role

This position is located at the Central Virginia VA Healthcare System in Richmond, Virginia. The Radiation Oncology Service Therapeutic Radiologic Technician is a graduate of an approved program in therapeutic Radiologic Technology, evidence by a certificate, an associate's degree or Bachelor Degree from an accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (T).

Responsibilities

• Schedules treatments in a manner as to optimize accelerator times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases. This requires the ability to prioritize scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the emergency patient who may need immediate simulation and treatment.
• Performs quality control of the treatment machines by taking recorded readings every morning prior to patient treatments using the dosimetry verification and record system for each energy level.
• Identifies individual patient by the required identification methods set forth by hospital policy before simulation or radiation treatment is delivered.
• Verifies patient consent and treatment area.
• Prepares contrast materials under supervision that are to be used for treatment simulations. Ensures proper use or administration of the contrast materials to avoid the risk of patient mortality, therefore it is essential that the therapist has a thorough understanding of contrast material usage.
• Maintains patient records and files. Follows HIPPA guidelines regarding patient information.
• Routinely takes port/verification images on patients under radiation treatment, to maintain record of treatment accuracy in accordance to departmental procedures, verifies any changes in accordance with the physicians request.
• Promptly records in patient's electronic treatment chart/or physical chart any change in treatment, i.e., change in patients SSD reading, change in field measurements, adjustments to position of treatment field, or patients treatment status if not treated, in order to make corrections in the treatment calendar, calculations or prescription if needed.
• Provides the patients with accurate and compassionate treatment.

Requirements

Must be proficient in written and spoken English.

Subject to background/security investigation.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.