About the position
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. GW Hospital achieved 'High Performing' status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience. In addition, GW Hospital receiving 'High Performing' designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cancer Surgery and Stroke. Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, 'High Performing' is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients. The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research. POSITION SUMMARY - ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN ON BONUS $12,500. Simulates and delivers a planned course of treatment to patients undergoing radiation therapy; functions as a part of the treatment planning team while providing guidance and leadership to junior staff therapists.
Responsibilities
- Simulates and delivers a planned course of treatment to patients undergoing radiation therapy.
- Functions as a part of the treatment planning team.
- Provides guidance and leadership to junior staff therapists.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
- Three years' experience as a radiologic technologist.
- Certified as Radiation Therapist in state of Virginia or Maryland preferred.
- Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity.
- Able to speak and write English fluently.
- Demonstrated communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
