WA - Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist

Location is Skagit Regional Cancer Center Job Summary MISSION: To improve the health of our community, serving with compassion and respect, one person at a time. VISION: Working together, Skagit Regional Health will transform healthcare by improving access, service, quality and efficiency in support of our goal of a healthier community.

The information described in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Administers therapeutic radiation treatments as part of the oncology patient care team. Works effectively and cooperatively within the workplace. Location/Department specific tasks and competencies may apply.

Essential Functions

• Deliver Radiation treatment through operation of the linear accelerator and associated imaging systems.
• Perform daily patient and room set up in accordance with each treatment plan.
• Perform accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.
• Ensure appropriate charge entry for provided service.
• Perform EPID review.
• Maintain ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office (Outlook) and department specific software applications to perform work.
• Communicate effectively and cooperatively in the workplace.
• Actively contribute to the achievement of Quality Improvement and Lean Process Improvement activities.
• Complete all mandatory learning requirements in a timely manner.
• Maintain current licensure and/or certification as required.
• Attend and actively participate in all department, team and/or committee meetings.
• Comply with all Skagit Regional Health, department and location specific policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.

Education

Graduate of a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (AMA) accredited Radiation Therapist program.

Experience/Training

Previous experience as a Radiation Therapist preferred.

License/Certifications

Current Washington State Radiologic Technologist registration required within 90 days of hire. Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiation Therapy Registered or Registry (RT(T)) eligible. Completion of certification required within three (3) months of date of hire. Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS.

Other Skills

Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required. Must be able to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications to perform work. Well-developed problem solving skills required. Must be able to effectively prioritize workload amongst frequent interruptions with competing priorities. Knowledge of the healthcare environment required. Ability to coordinate work schedule with requirements of position (may include overtime and weekend work).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.