Defense Health Agency

Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest on the Puget Sound, in Washington State, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is near the city of Lakewood, 10 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Olympia, the state capitol.. Examines the patients, conferring with the Radiation Oncologist as to specific requirements.. Independently verifies these sites with on-board imaging (OBI) port films or portal vision for Radiation Oncologist review.. Responsible for the operation of therapeutic equipment and assisting a Radiation Oncologist (physician) in the handling of radioactive sources.. Confers with the Radiation Oncologist if any irregularities or discrepancies arise.

radiologic technologist

Overview Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist, Tacoma, WAAt Madigan you will practice alongside civilian and military health care experts and experience unique professional opportunties. Our staff serves by caring for our military but are not subject to military requirements. We operate within safe staffing standards - giving you time to provide exceptional care. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest on the Puget Sound, in Washington State, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is near the city of Lakewood, 10 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Olympia, the state capitol. JBLM is situated in a key location along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Seattle, Tacoma, and the welcoming neighboring communities. Although the Army and Air Force missions have changed over the years, one thing has not changed—the natural setting of the base. Majestic Mount Rainier looms on the horizon, towering over the other peaks of the Cascade Range. From the mountains to the deep waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean, the local areas abound in natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and new sports are a way of life in Washington State.Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: Responsibilities Major DutiesServes as a therapist in the Radiation Oncology Service providing an advanced level of care to all patient populations.1. Examines the patients, conferring with the Radiation Oncologist as to specific requirements. Performs complex and intricate radiation treatments on patients, assists in delivering Brachytherapy treatments (Radioactive implants) and performs simulations using a conventional simulator as well as a CT (Computerized Tomography) based simulator.Reviews treatment plan and verifies that all treatment parameters and variables (. monitor units, wedge position, gantry and collimator angle) have been entered correctly into the Record and Verify System. Documents treatment sites with photos, diagrams, and tattoos. Independently verifies these sites with on-board imaging (OBI) port films or portal vision for Radiation Oncologist review.Makes patient assessments. Administers contrast agents intravenously, orally or rectally as needed. Recognizes physiological changes that may require modifications of the treatment regimen.Maintains treatment schedules, evaluates the nature of emergency patients and rearranges schedule accordingly. Documents daily treatments, performs weekly chart checks, maintains close observation of laboratory data and patients weight throughout the treatment course, and documents this data. 2. Responsible for the operation of therapeutic equipment and assisting a Radiation Oncologist (physician) in the handling of radioactive sources. Observes equipment for proper operation, performs daily quality assurance to ensure compliance. Reports any malfunctions or discrepancies to Chief Therapist or Physicist. 3. Explains planning for treatment, as well as the treatment procedures. Devise, fabricates, and uses appropriate immobilization devices to achieve optimum positioning. Educates and instructs patients in the importance of maintaining correct position, localization marks, and skin care during treatment. Permanently tattoos the patients after planning verification. Contours the external surfaces as well as internal organs and critical structures on each tomogram as is required for the planning process.Verifies that all data has been entered in to the record and verify system correctly according to the treatment plan. Receives patients, explains treatment process and regimen, and finalizes treatment schedule. Confers with the Radiation Oncologist if any irregularities or discrepancies arise. Suggests and implements alternative techniques. 4. Monitors patient during treatment. Evaluates physical and psychological symptoms from the treatment. Informs Radiation Oncologist symptoms as necessary. Maintains individual chart on each patient under treatment and records all pertinent medical information daily in addition to documentation of treatment delivery. Participates in weekly chart rounds. 5. Participates in formal and informal in-service training programs. Keeps abreast of new procedures and developments in equipment and treatment techniques. Carries out research by following protocols for treatment delivery. Instructs students on the operation of equipment and procedures and techniques of treatment and simulation. Involved in quality improvement studies to strive for improvement within the Radiation Oncology Clinic. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications QualificationsWho May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .Must have a minimum of 1 year of licensed experience at the time of application.Must be certified by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( in the field of Radiation Therapy.This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will participate in drug urinalysis testing, unless currently occupying a TDP within the Department of Defense. Tentatively selected applicants will be required to sign DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical Under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program) requiring participation in random drug testing as a condition of employment. A job offer to an applicant who is a not a current employee will be withdrawn if the applicant refuses to be tested. Applicants with verified positive test results shall be refused employment. Applications from such individuals shall not be considered for employment for a period of 6 months from the date of the test results.This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position in accordance with OTSG/MEDCOM Policy Memo 12-070, dated 11 Sep 2012. This will include an immunization/medical screening to determine inoculation for Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis, Chickenpox titer, and a skin test screening for Tuberculosis.This position requires that all health care providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification prior to employment in accordance with AR 40-68. Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.This position requires that the incumbent must successfully complete credentialing and/or privileging requirements in accordance with Army regulation AR 40-68. Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges. You will be required to provide documentation necessary for credentialing or provide verification from your local MEDDAC certifying that you are currently Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must (l) have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and (2) be certified as radiographers in their field. The following meet these requirements:•Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective date of the regulation (January 13, 1986) who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others.•Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation, or (b) practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program, provided that such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency.

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