Radiation Therapist

The Role

At The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital), you'd be the person who simulates and delivers a planned course of treatment to patients undergoing radiation therapy. It's part of a treatment planning team, and you'd also provide guidance and leadership to junior staff therapists.

What You'd Actually Do

• Simulate treatment fields for radiation oncology patients.
• Deliver daily radiation treatments precisely as the physician prescribes.
• Work with the treatment planning team to make sure each patient gets the right care.
• Guide less senior therapists on technique, positioning, and workflow.
• Keep detailed records of each session using your computer skills.

Who You Are

• A graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program ; that's non negotiable.
• You have three years' experience as a radiologic technologist.
• Certified as a Radiation Therapist in Virginia or Maryland is preferred, but not required when you start. We'll take it if you've got it.
• You can speak and write English fluently; no exceptions there.
• You've got solid communication skills, organizational instincts, and critical thinking chops. These matter every shift.
• A working knowledge of medical terminology is expected. You won't be learning it from scratch here.
• You're comfortable with fundamental computer tasks ; typing, navigating software, entering data. That kind of thing goes into your day naturally.

The Location

Washington, DC

The Pay & Benefits

• A competitive compensation package that includes generous Paid Time Off ; more than just a couple weeks tacked on.
• A Challenging patient facing work environment where you'll actually feel like part of something bigger than just another clinic.
• 'Excellent' Medical Coverage: Medical plans that actually cover what they say they will. Plus dental and vision are included too, along with prescription drug plans built into the same system so nothing gets missed between visits to different providers across town or state lines depending on whether you live closer DC Metro area versus out toward Maryland suburbs etcetera honestly we keep them simple enough for anyone to understand them within an hour reading through documentation we provide upfront before enrollment period opens every year so there aren't surprises later down road about copays deductibles etcetera ; okay anyway moving along...

(Deep breath.) Also: A 401(K) plan with company match and, I don't know why this isn't included elsewhere frankly – discounted stock purchase plan via UHS; SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program if that helps get rid of some lingering tuition from schooling; Career development opportunities across UHS plus its more than 300 subsidiaries nationwide which means growth internally without needing full restart elsewhere outside organization entirely unless someone wants broader change eventually anyway those do exist too both ways really depending what stage career life cycle candidate sits at currently applying today etc... Bottom line point remains same regardless: This hospital has been recognized nationally multiple times including Top Regional Hospital ranking #5 in entire region covering DC Maryland Virginia West Virginia combined areas.. Also named High Performing status Neurology Neuroscience plus ten separate procedures ranging COPD Diabetes Heart Attack Failure Kidney Leukemia Lymphoma Myeloma Lung Cancer Surgery Pneumonia Prostate Stroke.. Only hospital Washington DC receive Platinum Performance Achievement Award American College Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain MI Registry 2023 while Children’s National NICU partner ranked #2 nationally neonatology US News World Report... You’d become part place like that caring human beings needing skilled hands steady focus every minute through each simulation delivery process alongside multidisciplinary collaborative teams dedicated research education outcomes improvement overall experiences patients under roof building whose mission echoes highest quality advanced technology world class service academic setting educating future practitioners researchers alike... But hey maybe none matters much realistically unless it connects directly back basic daily act showing up competently ready treat individuals relying upon expertise professionalism kindness particularly moments vulnerable scariest lives thus far experiencing disease diagnosis requiring radiotherapy interventions otherwise wouldn't exist modern medicine without brave patients allowing us participate journey helping them heal recover manage symptoms improve length quality survival wherever possible given circumstances unique each case individually assessed accordingly together genuinely listening responding thoughtfully consistently overtime building trust over days months sometimes years tracking progress adjusting parameters adapting techniques matching changing needs bodies evolve during course sequences...