Radiation Therapist - $12,500 Sign-on Bonus

About the Job ***Now offering a limited-time $12,500 sign-on bonus!*** MedStar Health i s  looking for  a  Radiation Therapist  to join our team at  Medstar Washington Hospital Center! As  a  Radiation Therapist , you wi ll   administer radiation therapy treatments,  perform  simulation  procedures,  and  assist  in the planning of radiation therapy treatments. Documents all aspects of patient treatment in medical records. Supports the Chief Therapist and Technical Director in implementing new policies and procedures and  attaining  departmental and organizational goals.  MedStar  Health  is committed to  providing  world-class, compassionate care to every patient, every time, at every touch point. All associates are accountable for their role in meeting patient experience standards.   Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next  great career  move!     Primary Duties:   • R ecords simulation, treatment delivery, and billing.  U tilizes the QA Checklist function.  Runs the  Contingency Report.  Schedules simulation and treatment procedure s . Provides  patients  with  initial  appointment and treatment calendar. Resolves treatment schedule conflicts.  Ensure  all simulation and treatment schedules are resolved at the end of the day. Evaluates missed appointments with patients or family and documents missed appointments in the  EMR (Electronic Medical Record) .  Keeps treatment/CT simulator rooms and console areas organized and stocked. Notifies chief therapist  of  technical supplies needed. Reports all treatment units/simulator malfunctions to the physicist /  engineer and documents all malfunctions/faults in the problem  log .    • Participates in meetings /  committees and  represents  the department /  hospital in community outreach efforts.  S end s   evaluations  to immediate supervisor. Actively  participates  in QA procedures by ensuring all aspects of weekly chart review are completed. Performs dose verification according to protocol and documents. Verifies and records SSD’s weekly.  Acquires  all necessary patient imaging on all patients  as prescribed by  the physician. Ensures charts are  accurate  and complete.   • Operates the  CT (Computed Tomography)  simulator and necessary equipment. Demonstrates ability to  perform  morning quality assurance procedure, emergency shutdown procedure, and follows guidelines of the operation manuals for the CT Scanner. Performs HDR, and Mold Room duties. Performs  urethrograms, oral, and IV Contrast (Auto Injectors). Consistently performs Time Out procedure and  educates patient   on what to expect during the simulation procedure. Fabricates immobilization devices. Verifies all consent forms are signed,  witnessed , and dated prior to any procedure being performed .  Completes all  appropriate documentation , photographs & associations, QCL, and  appropriate billing .    • Documents symptoms or problems. Promotes a patient friendly environment and  demonstrates  concern for patient comfort.  Treats patients and family members with courtesy /  respect. Notifies the physician and / or nursing staff whenever the patient cancels a treatment appointment, and documents reason in the EMR. Performs document scannin g .  Assists  in training of new therapy staff, including students. Completes all necessary student/visitor forms and  forwards them  to the technical director. Completes all student clinical evaluations.    • Operates the linear accelerator(s) .  Demonstrates  proficiency  in setup and administration of radiation therapy. Performs morning quality assurance procedure s , emergency shutdown procedure s  and follows guidelines o n  the operation manuals. Administers radiation therapy treatments   according to safety guidelines.  Provides  patient education by reinforcing the physician’s advice  regarding  skin care, diet, treatment side effects, and reactions. Provides  patients  with education on what to expect during treatment. Consistently performs the Time- Out procedure. Performs hand calculations /  adCalc  dose verifications.     Qualifications:    • Graduation from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy Technology.   • <span style="margin: 0px; paddi