The Therapeutic Radiological Technologist operates independently, and as a team member, to coordinate and perform responsibly all therapeutic radiation treatments. These treatments are performed with and without 3D treatment planning, IMRT, CT simulation and other techniques to achieve either a biological cure of the disease or improvement in the quality of the remainder of the patient's life.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, lead protection devices, etc. Positions patient for treatment with accuracy according to prescription and cushions/shields patient as appropriate. Performs and documents daily accelerator/simulator warm-up and QA procedures and other QA procedures as required. Reports erratic or malfunctioning equipment to Chief Therapist, Physicist and/or Engineer. Properly operates CT simulator and performs simulation; provides reproducible patient treatment position set-ups that can be accurately used for daily treatments on the Linear Accelerator. Transfers radiographic images to treatment planning and dosimetry for use in development of computer generated treatment plans. Prepares and constructs equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices. Perform mould room duties. Educates, prepares and reassures patients and their family members by answering questions. Delivers prescribed mode of treatment in accordance with prescribed radiation prescription with minimal supervision. This may include conventional, 3-D conformal, electron delivery, IMRT treatment delivery, IGRT delivery, or brachytherapy procedures. Records all parameters involved with each patient, including daily and accumulated doses, treatment time, field size and type of radiation used. Notify dosimetrist of any change in treatment in order to make corrections in the treatment calculations or prescription if needed. Assists the physicist in the calibration of radiation therapy equipment. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 Am to 4:30 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Individuals must have successfully completed a program in therapeutic radiologic technology, evidenced by a certificate or an associate's or higher degree accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology or other accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the subsequent completion of a 12-month ED accrediting body-approved program in therapeutic radiologic technology. Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 C.F.R. Part 75. They must have successfully completed an educational program meeting or exceeding the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the ED, and be radiation therapists certified by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy (T). All applicants must be certified in therapeutic radiologic technology by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy (ARRT (T)). English Language Proficiency. TRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English. See 38 U.S.C. ? 7403(f). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist, GS-10 Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Candidates must demonstrate all the KSAs below: (a) Skill in independently performing machine warm up procedures and interpreting output levels compared with established thresholds adhering to the principles of radiation safety and all aspects of quality assurance. (b) Ability to independently perform patient chart reviews using an electronic medical record and the Record and Verify System or other similar treatment delivery systems. (c) Ability to independently perform all basic and complex CT simulations, including independently operating the CT equipment, following directives, designing custom immobilization for reproducible set-ups, obtaining optimal imaging, completing accurate data transfer for treatment planning and providing accurate and precise patient documentation. (d) Ability to utilize a Linac's On Board Imaging system to interpret complex images. Preferred Experience: Experience with TrueBeam and Vision RT. References: VA handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G26 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10. Physical Requirements: Some physical exertion is required to position devices, cushions, and shields.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address VA Northern California Health Care System 10535 Hospital Way Mather, CA 95655 US
• Name: Adam Hunter
• Phone: (612) 713-7523
• Email: [email protected]