Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist

<p>The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist. The Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist will function in Radiation Oncology Service.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist is a registered Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist with major duties including: Demonstrate an understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and medical terminology Identify individual patient by the required identification methods set forth by hospital policy before simulation or radiation treatment is delivered Properly operate CT simulator with supervision, provides reproducible patient treatment position set-ups that can be accurately used for daily treatments on the Linear Accelerator Prepare contrast materials that are to be used for treatment simulations. Ensures proper use or administration of the contrast materials to avoid the risk of patient mortality. Improper use or administration of the contrast materials run the risk of patient mortality and, therefore, it is essential that a thorough understanding of the contrast material usage is possessed by those who prepare it Able to recognize abnormalities in lab work and notify the radiation oncologist/nurse of these abnormalities Work with other radiation therapists, the radiation oncologist, dosimetrist, and medical physicist as a member of the radiation therapy team. Must assist and anticipate the needs of the radiation oncologists during the performance of the CT simulation. Must be continuously alert to the patient's condition, position, placement of devices, placement of markers, etc. The alertness of the individual is essential to prevent change in set-up position during the scan, recognize patient reactions, anticipate positioning technique factor difficulties with daily reproducibility, etc Be familiar with the principals of DRR and electronic transfer of information and images Confer with radiation oncologist to determine requirements/protocols for site specific simulations or those on protocol Determine technical factors, positioning, number, and thickness of scans, etc., to produce and satisfy requirements of CT scanning Perform reconstructions of CT studies when requested, when part of a standard procedure, or when required for protocol review Properly identify patient images Indicate on patient's skin with tattoos and or markings necessarily needed to locate treatment area Properly operate a linear accelerator and perform simulation verification before treatment Obtain iso-center verification, treatment field verification of conformal blocking, with multi-leaf collimator Utilize electronic and/or radiation treatment chart for set-up instructions, field size, field shaping, SSD, field compensators and beam restrictions Employ any necessary accessory beam restriction devices, i.e., bolus or collimator angles for fields to be treated Verify correct multi-leaf collimation and electronic dynamic wedges. Delivers prescribed mode of treatment in accordance with prescribed radiation prescription and plan including conventional, 3-Dconformal, electron delivery IMRT treatment delivery, IGRT and respiratory gating procedures Promptly record in patient's electronic treatment 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, to make corrections in the treatment calendar, calculations or prescription if needed Notify physics staff of equipment issues and follows instruction. Reports all environmental and/or equipment issues to the Supervisory Radiation therapist. Performs irregular hour emergency treatments on standby, in compliance with department policy, so that proper and effective emergency care can begiven to the patient Knowledgeable of the MU calc program for use with emergency patients Able to determine the appropriate timely sequence for patient studies and any special orders required Continually keep current with new developments in the field of radiation therapy and being able to utilize the new technologies available Provide the patients with accurate and compassionate treatment Coordinate scheduling of simulation, planning and treatment procedures Schedule 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 Obtain weekly machine check for rotational therapy and electronic dynamic wedge verification Instruct newly hired therapists on new techniques or equipment Provide feedback to supervisor on the technical aspects of work Analyze data collected for ongoing departmental quality and improvement process Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 94181-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.