Radiation Therapist - Skin Cancer Brachytherapy

Cochise Oncology; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochise Oncology in Seattle is seeking a Radiation Therapist to support a skin cancer electronic brachytherapy/Mohs surgery program using the Elekta Xoft Axxent system.

The role involves treatment preparation, patient care, documentation, equipment readiness, and day-to-day operation of the program, collaborating with the clinical team to ensure safe and accurate delivery of prescribed brachytherapy and adherence to protocols.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a JRCERT-accredited radiation therapy program preferred.
• Current ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (R.T.(T)) preferred.
• Current or eligible for Washington State Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist certification.
• Strong attention to detail and patient safety.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple aspects of patient therapy.
• Experience with electronic brachytherapy, brachytherapy, or dermatologic radiation therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient consultations, simulations, and treatment preparation.
• Prepare the Elekta Xoft system and associated software for scheduled treatments.
• Coordinate patient treatment logistics and clinic workflow.
• Assist with the safe and accurate delivery of prescribed electronic brachytherapy treatments.
• Complete treatment charting and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Schedule and coordinate patients throughout their treatment course.
• Verify equipment, applicators, accessories, and treatment supplies are available and ready for use.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate ordering of necessary consumables.
• Follow established radiation safety, quality assurance, and treatment protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, medical physics, and clinical staff to maintain an efficient and patient-focused treatment program.
• Maintain compliance with applicable practice policies and state and federal requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Patient safety

Coordinate multiple aspects of patient

Education

Graduate of a JRCERT-accredited radiation therapy program

ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (R.T.(T)) preferred

Washington State Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist certification (current or eligible)

Tools

Elekta Xoft system

Job description

Cochise Oncology in Seattle is seeking a Radiation Therapist to support a skin cancer electronic brachytherapy/Mohs surgery program using the Elekta Xoft Axxent system.

The role involves treatment preparation, patient care, documentation, equipment readiness, and day-to-day operation of the program, collaborating with the clinical team to ensure safe and accurate delivery of prescribed brachytherapy and adherence to protocols.