RADIATION THERAPY SPECIALIST / RADIATION THERAPIST

UW Medical Center – Montlake - RADIATION ONCOLOGY has an outstanding opportunity for a RADIATION THERAPY SPECIALIST / RADIATION THERAPIST!

WORK SCHEDULE

• FULL-TIME; 1.0 FTE; 40 HOURS PER WEEK
• DAY SHIFT

PRIMARY JOB 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

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 AND 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.

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