Certified Radiologic Therapeutic Technologist (RTT)

Location: Washington D.C. VA Medical Center (DCVAMC)
Contract Period: April 20, 2025 – April 19, 2026, with four additional option years
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 3:30 PM or 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Hourly Compensation: 60/hr plus 4.93 for Health and Wellness

Responsibilities:

• Perform therapeutic radiation treatments as prescribed by radiation oncologists.
• Interpret prescriptions/instructions from treating physicians and carry out complex assignments under general supervision.
• Prepare imaging, simulation, treatment, and ancillary equipment for patient use.
• Maintain patient positioning and ensure accuracy in radiation delivery.
• Operate and maintain imaging and radiation therapy equipment, including Varian linear accelerators.
• Follow all Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations and radiation safety guidelines.
• Participate in quality control measures and ensure compliance with professional practice standards.
• Maintain accurate patient records in the VA’s Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
• Assist in maintaining supplies and equipment necessary for radiation therapy procedures.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and VA privacy/security policies.
• Attend required training and participate in patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in Therapeutic Radiologic Technology from an accredited program.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiation therapy.
• Minimum one year of experience in:
• Radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment.
• Delivery of prescribed therapeutic radiation for cancer treatment.
• 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D-CRT), Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT).
• Strong knowledge of patient safety, infection control, and radiation protection standards.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems, preferably VA’s CPRS.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Compliance with VA’s credentialing and privileging process.

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.