Radiation Therapist

Overview:

While youre busy impacting the healthcare industry, well take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the regions most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

Job Summary

Delivers accurate and therapeutic doses of external-beam radiation therapy to precisely-defined targets for curative and palliative treatment of cancer/benign neoplasms. Delivers accurate and safe treatment to the patient providing the highest quality care by adhering to radiation safety practices and operating all equipment in a safe and proper manner. Works is performed by following a prescribed planned course of radiation therapy as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist in accordance with standards of professional radiation therapy practice, department policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. Performs needed assessment, care and treatment planning for patient population.

Incumbents are also accountable for maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature and attending related seminars and conferences.

Graduation from an accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology. One year of directly related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities preferred.

• American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) (T) required.
• Current licensure as a Certified Radiological Technologist/Therapeutic - (Required) in Washington State.
• Current healthcare provider BLS certification.
• Current membership in the American Society of Radiological Technologists (ASRT) is preferred.