Radiation Therapy Specialist

About the role

The Radiation Oncology Department at UW Medical Center – Montlake is 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 offer the most comprehensive radiation treatment options available in the world today.

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
• Acquire 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
• 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
• Six months of experience in one or more specialized radiation therapy areas

About UW Medical Center-montlake

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.