Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist

Summary

A Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist in Radiation Oncology must complete an accredited radiologic technology program (JRCERT) and hold active certification from the ARRT (T), maintaining it in good standing. Technologist must be able to perform all radiation therapy duties independently. The technologist is expected to demonstrate advanced competencies across all radiation therapy specialties and may provide guidance to lower-grade therapists in complex or unfamiliar situations.

Duties

• ***This is an Open Continuous Announcement and will remain open until 12/18/2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 8/19/2026. Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. *** Incumbent will perform CT treatment planning scans for treatment planning/tumor localization, compensators and customized patient immobilization devices. Deliver the prescribed therapeutic radiation for the purpose cancer therapy. Incumbent will be expected to give oversight, training and encouragement to lower grade therapists. Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Schedule treatments in a manner as to optimize accelerator times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases Identify individual patient before simulation and each daily radiation treatment is delivered Knowledge of consultations, simulation, and treatment planning and treatment procedures Prepare required contrast materials that are to be used for treatment simulations Communicate orally exam preparations/special orders to patients and hospital staff Recognize abnormalities in relevant lab procedures and notify appropriate staff Properly operates CT simulator Provide reproducible patient treatment position sets ups Verify patient's treatment area daily in the treatment machine vault Obtain isocenter verification, treatment field verification of conformal blocking, with multi-leaf collimator, or cerro-bend blocking Assist patients to and from the treatment room Follow guidelines for storing and cleaning patient immobilization devices Knowledge of radioactive packaging Knowledge of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NCR) regulations Perform annual inventory check as assistant to the custodial officer Work Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 am - 3:30 pm CST Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.