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A Higher Degree of Healthcare

Top-ranked radiation therapy for all types of cancer

The Radiation Oncology Services team at UW Medical Center provides comprehensive and personalized evaluation, consultation, diagnosis, planning, radiotherapy and follow-up for all of our cancer patients and patients with non-malignant conditions.

Radiation therapy services are provided on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. UW Medicine and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) are recognized every year by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best. We put you and your family at the center of your care.

We treat patients Monday through Friday, and patients with urgent and emergency needs can receive treatment on weekends and holidays as needed.


UWMC Radiation Oncology has an outstanding opportunity for a full time, day shift, MULTIPLE OPENINGS RADIATION THERAPY SPECIALIST.

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

Must be able to operate a linear accelerator using the current operating system and record and verify function. Operate GE (or similar) CT simulation equipment to acquire images Must be familiar with current radiation safety standards Understand patient set-up including appropriate use of immobilization devices, head masks, bolus, etc. Familiarity with Mosaiq enabled systems is very helpful.

Ability to explain process to patients and reassure them Ability to monitor patient during treatment and take corrective actions if necessary Must be familiar with infection control methods such as appropriate hand hygiene and equipment cleaning and sterilization methods.

Able to work cooperatively with team members to ensure patient safety Can provide teaching/instruction to less experienced therapists Treats patients, families and co-workers professionally and with compassion Able to communicate effectively with clinical team members including physicians, RNs, medical physicists and others Understands basics of patient confidentiality and privacy.

REQUIREMENTS:
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 OR equivalent education/experience. 

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
•Licensed by the State of Washington to practice and administer radiation.

DESIRED:
•Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiation Therapy Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained.
•Completion of Competency Assessments for varied treatment regimens or 2 years experience working as an RTT
•Experience with Mosaiq documentation and operating systems


As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.

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