Radiation Therapy Assistant

Job Summary: 

MedStar Health is looking for a Radiation Therapy Assistant to join our MedStar RadAmerica team!  

As a Radiation Therapy Assistant, you will assist the radiation therapists by prioritizing daily activities with emphasis on accessory equipment fabrication, technical services, and patient care.  

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: 

• Cuts, fabricates, and mounts Cerrobend blocks, and electron block cutouts used during patients' treatment. Verifies the appropriate orientation of the film, and the physician's initials before cutting the blocks. Completes all appropriate documentation and bills in the EMR (Electronic Medical Record). Ascertains whether wedges are to be used before mounting blocks. Performs periodic quality assurance procedures and cutting wire repair on the Huestis block cutter.  

• Assists in creating custom made immobilization devices (Masks, Vac-Bags etc.). Under the direct supervision of the Radiation Therapists, assists the radiation therapists with the treatment of patients. Includes but not limited to; assisting the therapist with the Time-Out Procedure, sending the plan from the EMR to the treatment machine, reads the treatment charts, greets the patients, assists the patient onto and off of the treatment table, sets the treatment parameters including field size, SSD, etc., gets the necessary treatment devices, and adheres to universal precaution guidelines.  

• Assists the radiation therapy team with the performance of working up new patient/reduced field treatment charts and weekly chart checks. Physically escorts patients by wheelchair within the department and outside of the department when needed. Must be able to move or assist patients independently from wheelchairs or stretchers to and from treatment table (from floor to table top). Must be able to operate oxygen tanks. Escorts the patient from the reception area to the changing rooms. Escorts patient from changing room to the treatment room. Escorts the patient from the treatment room back to the changing room.  

• Communicates with physicians, patients, and their families by directing their inquiries to the appropriate staff member. Confirms daily treatment appointment times with patient's family, social workers, and ambulance companies for transportation arrangements. Assists the radiation therapist to ensure daily documentation is accurate for the following tasks: Time Out Assessment for each patient treated. Daily billing entries for each patient are accurate. Missed treatments are documented accurately.  

• Assists administrative staff with front office responsibilities. Including answering the phones, taking messages, greeting patients, and copying documents. Maintains linen inventory in the treatment and simulation rooms. Stocks the treatment room and patient changing rooms with clean sheets, gowns, and towels, removes and stores the soiled linen bags. Request and restock supplies for work area and stores them in a safe and clean work environment while adhering to OSHA regulations. 

Qualifications: 

• Two years of college completed in Radiation Therapy Technology. 

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology) License within 1 Year. 

• BLS (Basic Life Support) preferred.