Radiation Therapy Specialist (Per Diem)
About The Position
UW Medical Center – Montlake - RADIATION ONCOLOGY has an outstanding opportunity for a PER DIEM RADIATION THERAPY SPECIALIST / RADIATION THERAPIST. This role involves delivering a planned course of basic and routine radiation therapy, utilizing radiation therapy equipment. The specialist will also observe patient's condition, provide emotional and psychological support, maintain accurate records, check patient prescriptions for errors, perform daily quality assurance tests on equipment, and assist radiation oncologists in tumor localization, simulation, and dosimetry procedures. The position requires acquiring CT images for treatment planning and competency in specialized treatment modalities.
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
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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