This position is for a Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist (TRT) - Staff Radiation Therapist (GS-10) within the Radiation Oncology Service at a VA Medical Center (VISN 8). The role is designed for an advanced, non-supervisory professional who works independently to deliver precise therapeutic doses of radiation.
To qualify, the incumbent must be a graduate of a JRCERT-accredited program, hold ARRT (T) certification, and possess a minimum of five years of recent clinical TRT experience. The position requires advanced technical knowledge across complex radiation therapy specialties-such as CT simulation, IGRT, VMAT, and SBRT-as well as the ability to operate specialized equipment like the Canon Aquillian CT Simulator, VARIAN TRUEBEAM and VARIAN TRILOGY Linear Accelerator.
The clinician must collaborate closely with the wider oncology team to ensure safe, highly accurate, and patient-centric care. Primary Duties and Functions Treatment Planning & Simulation: Performs complex CT simulations for tumor localization using a CT simulator, prepares required contrast media, and fabricates custom patient immobilization devices.
Radiation Delivery: Accurately reproduces treatment setups and delivers prescribed therapeutic doses of radiation using a Linear Accelerator, utilizing advanced technologies like IGRT, VMAT, 3D conformal, and SBRT. Quality Assurance (QA): Conducts daily morning QA, mechanical, and dosimetric checks on the CT Simulator and Linear Accelerators, documenting results and troubleshooting minor equipment issues.
Data & Record Management: Utilizes Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems (ARIA, CPRS) to document treatment delivery, capture workloads with proper ICD10/CPT codes, and verify chart accuracy. Patient Safety & Care: Verifies patient identification and consent in compliance with HIPAA, recognizes treatment side effects, practice safe patient handling, and maintains a sterile, clean environment.
Radiation Safety Execution: Maintains comprehensive knowledge of NRC and OSHA regulations, utilizing film badges and strictly adhering to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles to minimize exposure. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partners with Radiation Oncologists, Physicists, and Dosimetrists to select treatment isocenters, transfer data sets to Treatment Planning Systems, and communicate plan modifications.
On-Call & Emergency Coverage: Optimizes daily schedules to accommodate emergency cases and maintains the flexibility to arrive at the clinic within two hours for regular off-hours emergency treatments. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm Telework: Not eligible for Telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 41821F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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/.
Paula.Velez@va.gov · 813-816-7155 X100173
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $72388 – $94100/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-10.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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