Radiation Therapy Specialist: Advanced Oncology Imaging

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington's UW Medical Center – Montlake in Seattle seeks a Radiation Therapy Specialist / Radiation Therapist to deliver planned radiation treatments such as pelvic, brain, head and neck, and thoracic protocols. The role involves ensuring patient care, maintaining records, and collaborating with the oncology team.

The position requires WA licensure and ARRT registration with experience in specialized therapy areas, plus daily QA and accurate dosimetry.

Qualifications

• 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 with at least six months of experience in one or more specialized radiation therapy areas.

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.

Job description

University of Washington's UW Medical Center – Montlake in Seattle seeks a Radiation Therapy Specialist / Radiation Therapist to deliver planned radiation treatments such as pelvic, brain, head and neck, and thoracic protocols. The role involves ensuring patient care, maintaining records, and collaborating with the oncology team.

The position requires WA licensure and ARRT registration with experience in specialized therapy areas, plus daily QA and accurate dosimetry.