Radiation Therapy Specialist

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center Montlake Radiation Oncology is seeking a Radiation Therapy Specialist / Radiation Therapist to deliver planned courses of radiation therapy and collaborate with oncologists across multiple modalities.

The role requires WA state licensing and ARRT registration with at least six months of experience in specialized radiation therapy areas; day shift, on-site in Seattle. Join a leading cancer care program with comprehensive treatment options.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Washington to practice and administer radiation.
• Registered as a radiation therapy technologist by ARRT or equivalent with six months of experience.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a planned course of basic and routine radiation therapy.
• Acquire competency in IMRT, IGRT, Total Body Irradiation and other modalities.
• Observe patient condition and refer for emotional/psychological support.
• Maintain detailed daily records of treatment components.
• Check prescriptions and treatment records for errors.
• Perform daily QA tests on radiation therapy equipment.
• Assist oncologists in tumor localization, simulation and dosimetry; acquire planning CT images.
• Acquire CT images for planning of radiation therapy.

Skills

WA state license

ARRT registration

Clinical radiation therapy experience

Education

WA State professional license (Radiologic Technologist)

ARRT certification

Job description

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

WORK SCHEDULE

• DAY SHIFT

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE - RADIATION ONCOLOGY - the only cancer care system in the Pacific Northwest with programs for palliative care, merkel cell carcinoma, benign tumors and fast neutron therapy treatment. Our treatment facilities make up the most comprehensive radiation treatment options available in the world today.

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.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

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.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.