What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Radiologic Therapeutic Technologist (RTT) position at Ansible Government Solutions?
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.