Radiation Therapy Specialist / Radiation Therapist (1.0 Fte, Days)

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center – Montlake - RADIATION ONCOLOGY has an outstanding opportunity for a RADIATION THERAPY SPECIALIST / RADIATION THERAPIST. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week position on the day shift. Our department is the only cancer care system in the Pacific Northwest with programs for palliative care, merkel cell carcinoma, benign tumors and fast neutron therapy treatment. Our treatment facilities offer the most comprehensive radiation treatment options available in the world today.

Requirements

Licensed by the State of Washington to practice and administer radiation.
Registered as a radiation therapy technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or equivalent organization
Six months of experience in one or more specialized radiation therapy areas.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Responsibilities

Deliver a planned course of basic and routine radiation therapy such as 4-field pelvis, anterior and post lung, whole brain, 3-field head and neck, breast tangents, and external electron beam utilizing radiation therapy equipment
Has acquired competency in multiple specialized treatment modalities and methods including Total Body Irradiation, IMRT, IGRT, Fractionated Stereotactic and Neutron regimens
Observe patient's condition; recognize the need for emotional and psychological support to patients; refer patients to departmental staff and other health-care professionals as necessary
Maintain detailed and accurate daily records of technical, legal and statistical components of treatment
Check patient prescription and treatment records for errors
Perform daily quality assurance tests on radiation therapy equipment
Assist radiation oncologists in tumor localization, simulation and dosimetry procedures using CT scanners, simulators, computers and/or other equipment
Acquire CT images as required for planning of radiation therapy