Radiation Physicist jobs in Roanoke, VA

SCOPE: Under general supervision of a Radiation Therapist, assists with care of patients undergoing radiation therapy. Prepares custom blocking devises, processes X-Rays and maintains QA requirements for film processing. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Accurately manufactures cerrobend blocks including proper labeling for patient and orientations.
• Under direct supervision, assists in the set up of accurate radiation therapy treatments and simulations including assisting with patient transfers, set-up and changing custom blocks.
• Assists with maintaining QA standards for processes by conducting regularly scheduled diagnostic equipment checks.
• May be responsible for daily x-ray film processing.
• Assists with front office duties including film acquisition and inventory, answering phones, and filing and purging medical records.
• Performs courier services to transfer patient information between treatment sites.
• Assists with the manufacture of custom patient molds/treatment devices in the simulator and/or treatment room.
• Assists in maintaining accurate x-ray film, contrast and medical supply inventories.
• May be responsible for developing and labeling port films and block check films.
• Completes all necessary documentation for therapist on port film jacket and block check forms.
• May escort patients to and from the treatment room.
• May maintain inventory in the stock treatment room as well as patient dressing rooms with all necessary linen.
• Removes bags for biohazard pick-up.
• Other Duties as assigned

High School diploma or equivalent and minimum of three years of medical/healthcare experience required. Prior experience with radiation therapy principles and block fabrication preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to stand for 8 hours; lift 40 pound block to shoulder level; have sufficient visual acuity to distinguish structures on simulation and port films; have adequate hearing and speaking capabilities to effectively communicate with patients and staff; have adequate mobility to assist patients on and off treatment couch and be able to legibly enter information on films and fabrication forms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a medical office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff, patients and physicians. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Work may require travel by automobile to various sites of service.