This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Demonstrates thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, pathology, medical terminology, oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, radiation oncology techniques, radiation safety and the psychosocial aspects of cancer. Possesses a working knowledge of consultation, simulation, treatment planning and treatment procedures.
Interprets treatment plans generated by dosimetry and delivers the prescribed dose using accurate field parameters, relevant treatment protocols, and immobilization devices. Follows current guidelines, methods, and standards to perform Quality Assurance (QA) procedures of all treatment machines and CT scanners prior to daily business hours. Alerts appropriate staff, as necessary, if recorded values fall below or exceed set parameters.
Skilled in the operation of complex and technical equipment to include use of the Varian True Beam linear accelerator, ARIA patient management systems, record and verify systems, electronic portal imaging, 3-D conformal radiation therapy systems, multi-leaf collimators, intensity modulated radiation therapy, On-Board Imaging, Cone Beam CT, and SBRT. Administers ionizing radiation treatments from the simple to the highly-complex for the purpose of treating disease.
Performs quality control procedures for radiation therapy including weekly chart checks for data accuracy and completion. Orally communicates exam preparations/special orders to patients, team members, and hospital staff Coordinates scheduling of simulation, planning, and treatment procedures.
Properly identifies individual patient by the required identification methods set forth by hospital policy and departmental procedures prior to simulation and each daily radiation treatment. Knowledge of disease process, co-morbid conditions, and other factors relating to individual patients in selecting appropriate positioning devices for procedure to be performed.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 688-26234-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
WENDY.ESTWICK@VA.GOV · 7134083666
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $108185 – $140632/yr.
Applications close on 2026-12-31.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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