Therapeutic Radiation Technician

Therapeutic Radiation Technician

Nestled between the stunning peaks of the Cascade and Olympic Mountain ranges, Seattle, Washington, is a vibrant city renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and dynamic urban culture. Surrounded by sparkling waterways, including Puget Sound and Lake Washington, this iconic city offers a blend of outdoor adventure and modern living, with lush green parks, world-class dining, and a thriving arts scene. Seattle is home to tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft, fueling its innovation-driven economy, while also embracing a rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and an ever-growing cultural landscape. Whether it's exploring the bustling Pike Place Market or taking in panoramic views from the Space Needle, Seattle captures the essence of both natural wonder and urban sophistication.

The VA Puget Sound Health Care System, located in Seattle, Washington, is one of the largest and most comprehensive Veterans Affairs healthcare systems in the Pacific Northwest. It offers a wide range of medical services, including primary care, specialized care, mental health services, rehabilitation, and surgical procedures. The system is home to multiple outpatient clinics and two main hospitals: the Seattle Division and the American Lake Division. It is committed to providing high-quality care to veterans, with an emphasis on research, education, and the advancement of clinical practices. Additionally, VA Puget Sound offers cutting-edge treatments, telehealth services, and a variety of support programs to improve the well-being of veterans and their families.

Therapeutic Radiation Technician Responsibilities:

• Patient Treatment and Scheduling: Treat approximately 15-25 patients per day in the clinic. Prioritize tasks and schedule patients to optimize treatment times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases.
• Operational Procedures: Perform warm-up procedures, normal treatment operations, and emergency procedures on the Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator, including Onboard Imaging operations and CBCT. Perform daily warm-up procedures, noting approved parameters, and alert appropriate staff if anything falls outside of approved parameters. Follow safety precautions and hospital/VA identification policies.
• Imaging and Treatment Techniques: Perform imaging techniques including MV, KV, CBCT, Electron, 3D Conformal, IMRT, and VMAT SRBT/SRS procedures. Experience with SGRT, preferably VisionRT products including The Client simulations and breath hold.
• CT Treatment Planning and Immobilization: Perform CT treatment planning scans for treatment planning/tumor localization. Prepare and customize patient immobilization devices.
• Therapeutic Radiation Dose Delivery: Deliver the prescribed therapeutic radiation dose for cancer treatment. Verify patient consent prior to initiating CT Simulation.
• Documentation and Record Maintenance: Use Electronic Medical Record Systems (ARIA) to maintain patient records and files. Utilize electronic radiation treatment charts for set-up instructions and treatment verification.
• Patient Assistance and Safety: Assist patients to and from the treatment room and transfer them to and from the treatment table as necessary, using transfer aids. Ensure proper use and administration of contrast materials as per protocol.
• Additional Responsibilities: Take port/verification films as per departmental procedures. Comply with all Seattle VAMC PPE and vaccination rules and regulations.

Therapeutic Radiation Technician Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved program in Therapeutic Radiation Therapy.
• Must be ARRT certified with Radiation Therapy credentials.
• Must have at least the following experience, expertise, and knowledge:
• Three (3) years of experience: Knowledge of overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment. Preferably Varian TrueBeam
• Three (3) years of experience in the delivery of prescribed therapeutic radiation for cancer and abnormal cell growth treatments.
• Three (3) years of experience in 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy (3D-CRT), Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), and Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), preferably Varian TrueBeam
• Three (3) years of experience using radiation oncology-specific electronic medical record, preferably Varian Aria.
• Three (3) years of experience with a Client CT Simulator (or equivalent).

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.