State of Washington Classified Job Specification
RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGIST LEAD
Definition
Lead radiation therapy technology staff and perform specialized radiation therapy procedures.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Under general direction, regularly assign, instruct and check the work of others. Perform specialized radiation therapy procedures such as cyclotron-based neutron radiotherapy, fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery, intraoperative electron beam radiotherapy, dose-intensive conformal radiotherapy, intensity-modulated radiotherapy, and the treatment of pediatric patients under general anesthesia.
Typical Work
Regularly assign, instruct, and check the work of radiation therapy technologists and other assigned staff; make recommendations regarding performance evaluations;
Perform specialized radiation therapy procedures such as cyclotron-based neutron radiotherapy, fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery, intraoperative electron beam radiotherapy, dose-intensive conformal radiotherapy, intensity-modulated radiotherapy, and the treatment of pediatric patients under general anesthesia;
Lead technologists with tumor localization procedures; assist with the development and testing of new radiation therapy techniques; recommend new procedures;
Perform the duties of a Radiation Therapy Technologist;
Perform related duties as required.
Perform specialized radiation therapy procedures such as cyclotron-based neutron radiotherapy, fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery, intraoperative electron beam radiotherapy, dose-intensive conformal radiotherapy, intensity-modulated radiotherapy, and the treatment of pediatric patients under general anesthesia;
Lead technologists with tumor localization procedures; assist with the development and testing of new radiation therapy techniques; recommend new procedures;
Perform the duties of a Radiation Therapy Technologist;
Perform related duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
Registered in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists;
AND
One year of experience as a Radiation Therapy Technologist
Equivalent education/experience.
Class Specification History
New Class: 7-22-85
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
Revise Class/MQ: 11-9-2001
Revised new class code: (formerly 6446) effective July 1, 2007
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
Revise Class/MQ: 11-9-2001
Revised new class code: (formerly 6446) effective July 1, 2007
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
