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. Our treatment facilities make up the most comprehensive radiation treatment options available in the world today. UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
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.
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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