UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Specification for Class
RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGIST
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
8445 (SEIU LOCAL 925 Medical/Laboratory Tech)
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 - UW Contract Classified
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS - Classified Non-Union
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.
New Class: 1-12-73
Revise Class/Title: 7-22-85
Revise MQ: 12-7-90
Revise Class/MQ: 11-9-2001