Radiation Therapist

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

25d

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist delivers external beam radiation therapy in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from the Radiation Oncology physician and Medical Radiation Physicist. The role applies radiotherapy expertise, attention to detail, and service orientation to daily work. The therapist observes patients for unusual physical or psychological reactions, reports observations or events immediately to the Clinical Nurse Specialist and/or Radiation Oncology physician, and assists with emergency treatment. The therapist also maintains the daily treatment schedule and works cooperatively with physicians, physics staff, and front office staff to schedule treatment times, simulations, and diagnostic studies. MultiCare Cancer Institute is a physician-led, multi-specialty group within MultiCare Health System, providing integrated hematology, oncology, radiation, surgical, and supportive care across Washington state. It diagnoses and treats more than 6,000 new cancer cases annually across Olympia, Spokane, Tacoma, and Yakima, using advanced pathology, imaging, evidence-based treatment, and holistic supportive services.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Technology program.
Board eligible and registered to sit for the next board exam; must pass within two consecutive trials.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiation Therapy.
Certified as a Radiation Therapist by the State of Washington.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Accurately and safely deliver the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy according to department procedures.
Observe patients for unusual physical and psychological reactions, immediately report observations and events to the Clinical Nurse Specialist and/or Radiation Oncology physician, and assist with emergency treatment.
Maintain the daily treatment schedule.
Work cooperatively with the physician, physics staff, and front office staff to schedule treatment times, simulations, and diagnostic studies.