Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist

Therapeutic Radiologic Technologists (TRT) work under the guidance of the Supervisory TRT and the Chief Radiation Oncologist to administer ionizing radiation to patients. TRTs provide technical supervision in highly complex treatments. The Radiation Oncology Service is an independent service line at the San Juan VA Caribbean Healthcare System. ***A Recruitment Incentive and/or Relocation incentive may be offered to a ***Highly Qualified Candidate. ***

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. The announcement may be closed at any time after the initial posting period once all vacancies have been filled. Duties include but are not limited to: Administer ionizing radiation to specifically determined sites, using image guidance, while following prescriptions of the radiation oncologist to deliver therapeutic levels of ionizing radiation Utilizes combinations of wedges, blocks, treatment devices, multi-leaf collimators, record and verify systems, portal vision, and other specialized methodologies to accomplish treatment goals in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Schedule treatments in a manner as to optimize accelerator times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases. Receives patients and briefly explains methods of procedures to the patients. Positions patients, selects and sets technical factors, sets up and adjust accessory equipment required. Fabricates and verifies cast molds made from cerro-bend and used for radiation treatments as needed or required. Performs simulation verification before prescribed treatment. Obtains isocenter verification as needed by the use to cone bean CT and or the use of the on-board imaging system. Takes port/verification films on patients under radiation treatment, to maintain record of treatment accuracy in accordance with departmental procedures, verifying any changes in accordance with the physician's request. Promptly records in patient's electronic treatment chart any change in treatment, i.e., change in patients SSD reading, change in field measurements, adjustments to position of treatment field, or patients' treatment status if not treated, to make corrections in the treatment calendar, calculations or prescriptions if needed. Verifies correct multi-leaf collimation and electronic dynamic wedges. Records all parameters involved with each patient including daily and accumulated doses, treatment time, field site and type of radiation. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:61265F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Yes, Authorized EDRP Authorized: . Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V8_EDRP_SANJUAN@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May be authorized for highly qualified candidate.

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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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.

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/.