JOB OVERVIEW: Works under the supervision of a Radiation Oncologist to simulate and deliver a course of radiation therapy. Works as a member of a multidisciplinary team to serve the cancer patient. Supports and participates in all quality assurance programs related to the delivery of care.
PREREQUISITES:
Radiation Therapist I
- Registered by the ARRT in Radiation Oncology or its international equivalent and the State of Washington as a radiation therapist.
- Will have been a licensed radiation therapist for 0 - 5 years with experience and competency in at least 3 of these specialties: CT Sim, SBRT, SRS, VMAT, ABC and/or HDR.
- Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Radiation Therapist Sr
- Registered by the ARRT in Radiation Oncology or its international equivalent and the State of Washington as a radiation therapist.
- Will have been a licensed radiation therapist for a minimum 6 years with experience and competency in CT Sim, SBRT, SRS, VMAT, ABC and/or HDR.
- Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow Lead RT instructions involving day to day issues.
- Maintain open, respectful, and productive communications with all patient care team members in order to support safe patient care environment.
- Interpret and verify the mathematical accuracy of treatment plan.
- Verify treatment plan against the prescription.
- Verify set-up instructions and communicate any problem or discrepancy to the appropriate person.
- Communicate in a respectful, compassionate, and supportive manner with the patient and family. Work to schedule patient at a time convenient for them.
- Follow and set-up the treatment room and machine parameters according to prescription. Deliver a planned course of radiation therapy.
- Maintain daily records and document the technical details of the treatments administered.
- Perform all QA essential to safe patient handling including checklists, filming, chart checks, chart rounds and IVD measurements.
- Demonstrate effective follow through for all patient related activity to ensure patient care continues without interruption.
- Provide patient with care and comfort essential to radiation therapy procedures. Therapist should be comfortable in providing appropriate communication related to the treatments.
- Observe the clinical progress of the patient undergoing radiation therapy. Recognize the first signs of any complication and determine when treatment should be withheld until a physician can be consulted. Have the patient see the physician on a routine basis.
- Detect equipment malfunctions or unintended set-up variation and report to the proper authority immediately. Know and operate within the safe limits of the equipment.
- Must apply the rules and regulations for radiation safety.
- Will participate in warm-up rotations for both accelerators.
- Will be part of the RT On-Call schedule and adhere to On-Call Policy.
- Assure that patient charges are complete and accurate daily. Use time wisely for the benefit of the patient and employer.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $45.62 - $75.28 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Radiation Therapist: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- WA State Radiation Therapist License (Required)
- ARRT in Radiation Oncology (Required)
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers card (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Renton, WA 98055: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person