RADIATION THERAPY SPECIALIST / RADIATION THERAPIST (1.0 FTE, DAYS)

About the role

The UW Medical Center – Montlake - Radiation Oncology is seeking a Radiation Therapy Specialist/Radiation Therapist to join our dedicated team. Located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus, with convenient public transit options, UW Medical Center-Montlake offers comprehensive radiation treatment options.

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.
• 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.

Required Position 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.
• Six months of experience in one or more specialized radiation therapy areas.

About UW Medical Center-montlake

The UW Medical Center – Montlake is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle. It is the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties. The campus is home to the UW Medical Center-Montlake, UW Medical Center-Northwest, and Harborview Medical Center. It also includes the UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.