Radiation Therapy Technologist
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
18445 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
22617 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
CLASS SERIES CONCEPT
Provide radiation therapy to patients utilizing a variety of radiation therapy equipment.
BASIC FUNCTION
Provide basic and routine radiation therapy to patients.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, deliver 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.
TYPICAL WORK
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;
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; reinforce radiation oncologists’ recommendations regarding general activities, diet, prevention, and treatment of reactions to radiation therapy;
Maintain detailed and accurate daily records of technical, legal and statistical components of treatment;
Assist radiation oncologists in tumor localization, simulation and dosimetry procedures using CT scanners, simulators, computers and/or other equipment;
Check patient prescription and treatment records for errors;
Participate in training radiation therapy technologists, other assigned staff and a variety of students;
May perform daily quality assurance tests on radiation therapy equipment;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Registry eligible, and registered within one year of employment, in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or equivalent organization
OR
equivalent education/experience.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
01/12/1973: New Class
07/22/1985: Revise Class/Title
12/07/1990: Revise MQ
11/09/2001: Revise Class/MQ
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion