In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities. 

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies. 

We're proud to share that St. Michael Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

JOB SUMMARY:

This job is responsible, as a member of the radiation oncology team, for designing treatment plan(s) and accurately calculating the delivery of radiation treatment based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy and according to established standards and practices. Work focuses on designing, developing, measuring, calculating, calibrating and isodose distributions for patients undergoing radiation therapy under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist/Medical Physicist. Work also includes patient data acquisition/transfer, treatment evaluation, accurate treatment delivery and quality management for assigned patients.

An incumbent applies knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology in the management of cancer or other disease process, with special expertise in radiation treatment planning. Work also includes responsibility for: 1) processing of patient data acquisition; 2) treatment planning for administration of ionizing radiation; 3) treatment evaluation; 4) transfer of data from the treatment planning system into the patient record; 5) fabrication of various treatment immobilization devices; and 6) verifying software, accurate treatment delivery and quality management for radiation oncology patients. In addition, an incumbent may perform or assist the licensed practitioner and/or Medical Physicist within scope of licensure.

Work requires knowledge of radiobiology, radiation physics, radiation safety/hazardous waste management and patient positioning as well as expertise with a variety of radiation machines/equipment. Also requires knowledge of cancer disease processes and related human/imaging anatomy. Incumbents are also accountable for maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature and attending related seminars and conferences.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Performs treatment assessment and planning to all patient groups in accordance with the physician treatment plan; develops the Dosimetry Treatment Plan Report. (70%)
• Develops patient set up documentation for implementation by Radiation Therapy staff; performs CT Simulation and data transfer activities. (20%)
• Performs Quality Assurance (QA) measurement and administration activities per established standards and practices; chairs bi-monthly department Quality Improvement Committee meeting. (5%)
• Performs clinical duties associated with medical dosimetry as needed within scope of licensure. (5%)

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, graduation from an accredited medical dosimetry program, and three years of related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.

Licensure/Certification:

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Certified Medical Dosimetrist-eligible, with CMD required six months from date of hire.
• Current licensure as a Certified Radiological Technologist/Therapeutic - (Required) in Washington State.
• Current healthcare provider BLS (AHA) certification.