Radiation Therapist

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 82,256 - 113,555; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is looking for a qualified Radiation Therapist to deliver precise radiation therapy to cancer patients. You will play a critical role in operating sophisticated radiation equipment and ensuring patient comfort throughout the treatment process.

The ideal candidate should have graduation from an accredited radiation therapy program and relevant certifications. This position is vital for providing safe and effective cancer care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited radiation therapy program, required.
• WA Medical Radiographer certification, required.
• Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy to cancer patients with precision.
• Position patients and operate radiation equipment effectively.
• Monitor patients throughout treatment and ensure their comfort.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Attention to detail

Patient care

Education

Graduation from accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology

Medical Radiographer certification for WA

Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Radiation Therapist, you will be responsible for accurately delivering prescribed courses of radiation therapy to cancer patients, ensuring clinical precision and patient comfort. You will meticulously position patients, operate sophisticated radiation equipment, perform daily quality assurance checks, and monitor patients throughout treatment, providing support and clear communication. To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and compassionate patient care, crucial for safe and effective cancer treatment.

• Performs treatment assessment and planning to all patient groups in accordance with the physician treatment plan.
• Simulates the patient treatment position for radiation delivery in CT room according to physician’s treatment parameter orders.
• Constructs various patient immobilization devices per physician orders.
• Follows department dosimetry guidelines to calculate monitor units for the linear accelerator per physician prescription, when necessary.
• Delivers treatment to all patient groups using a linear accelerator in accordance with the physician treatment plan.
• Prepares patient for treatment by assisting in directing or transporting patient to treatment room.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology, upon hire.
• Medical Radiographer: WA, upon hire.
• Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.

Preferred

• One year of directly related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.

Pay Range

$59.71 - $82.43 /hour