State of Washington Classified Job Specification

• RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGIST LEAD
• Class Code: 302H
• Category: HEALTH CARE
• Salary Range: 54

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.

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.

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.