Certified Radiologic Therapeutic Technologist (RTT)

Ansible Government Solutions

Washington, DC, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Full Time

Job Description

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting multiple Certified Radiologic Therapeutic Technologist to work us in support of the Washington DC VA Medical Center, located at 50 Irving ST NW Washington, DC, 20422. The schedule is typically Monday-Friday either 8am-4:30pm or 7am-3:30pm. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers.

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities

Deliver therapeutic radiation treatments per physician prescriptions
Operate and maintain radiation therapy equipment (e.g., Varian linear accelerators)
Perform patient imaging, simulation, and treatment planning
Maintain accurate patient positioning and markings
Document treatment notes in VA’s CPRS system within 24 hours
Adhere to NRC and ASTRO/APEx radiation safety guidelines
Assist with block construction and CT data acquisition for treatment planning
Ensure supplies and equipment are available and functional
Perform timeout procedures and patient identification before treatment
Attend staff meetings as required
Report patient safety incidents within 24 hours
Submit entries to VA’s Patient Safety Reporting System
Participate in quarterly performance improvement reporting
Maintain compliance with VA documentation and billing standards

Qualifications

Must have an Associate degree or higher from a JRCERT-accredited program
ARRT certification in radiation therapy
One year of experience in: Radiation oncology equipment, therapeutic radiation delivery, techniques: 3D-CRT, IMRT, IGRT, SBRT
Must have knowledge of radiation oncology care principles and familiarity with VA's CPRS and VISTA imaging systems
Must maintain a current AHA BLS and ACLS

All candidates must be able to:

Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
Lift up to 20 lbs
Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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