Radiation Oncology Assistant

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

6/30/2026

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

500038

Job Title:

Radiation Oncology Assistant

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The Radiation Oncology Tech Assistant performs a wide variety of routine duties including clerical, technical and patient related functions. The Technical Assistant is responsible for assisting members of the patient care team and providing a broad range of health care services such as:  patient check-in and rooming, exam review, preparation for the visit, patient education, assistance with exams and procedures, and patient transporting.   The Radiation Oncology Technical Assistant is trained to use a wide variety of equipment, computers, and software.  

The Radiation Oncology Tech Assistant may be assigned to work in a variety of areas throughout the department, assist with multiple clinical services per operational needs.  The incumbent must be able to resolve conflict and endure the pressures associated with a constantly changing work environment. 

The incumbent assists with exams on adults, geriatric patients, adolescents, and pediatric age groups and performs patient assessment within the scope of practice. The exams may be performed at the various Radiation Oncology clinical sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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The Radiation Oncology Tech Assistant is competent in assisting with clinical tasks. The incumbent assists with clinic consults and follow-up appointments, performs clerical duties including record keeping, and maintains high quality services.

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Communicates effectively with patients/families and all care providers.

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Interacts with staff and co-workers in a manner that promotes positive working relationships.

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Checks the order for complete information and appropriateness criteria.

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Schedules exams as needed.

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Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the procedure should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame.

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Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, QA guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

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Assist with coordinating work assignments to ensure a smooth workflow.

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Sets up the exam/procedure room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolations precautions when needed.

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Verifies two patient identifiers.

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Provide quality customer service, explains all steps to patient in a clear manner, and provide information and resources to patient and family.

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Safely transfers patient to and from carts, beds and wheelchairs utilizing multiple lifting devices.

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Positions the patient, ensuring patient comfort and modesty.

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Exhibits caring attitude when relating to patients.

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Engages in professional and ethical conduct.

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Maintains a clean, orderly, well-stocked room.

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Accurately records patient exams and follow proper billing procedures.

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Rotate within departments and clinics for proper coverage.

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Notifies appropriate staff when equipment malfunctions.

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Knowledge of reporting system if/when assigned to Mammography.

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Maintains licensure, certifications and ongoing CEUs for professional development on a timely basis.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

No minimum education.

Required

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

Associate's Degree

in relevant field

Preferred

Prior experience in healthcare or customer service

Required

1 year

of relevant experience

Preferred

CPR certification

within 3 months

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Knowledge of basic anatomy preferred.

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Basic knowledge of sterile techniques, universal precautions, OSHA standards and personal radiation protection practices preferred.

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Strong customer service and verbal/written communication skills.

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Self-motivated & directed with regard to an increasing level of understanding and knowledge.

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Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meets objectives and deadlines.

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Effective oral and written professional communication skills.

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Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors at all times.

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Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.

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Ability to comply with all HIPAA requirements.

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Ability to use initiative and independent judgment.

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Ability to work independently.

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Ability to work with others to attain common goals.

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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals and external vendors.

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Capable of demonstrating flexibility with demands of external/internal customers placed on operating functions of the department.

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Basic computer skills.

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Physical ability to lift and position patients and assist with patient transfers utilizing beds or stretchers.

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Understands/Demonstrates the UW Health mission, vision and values throughout job performance.

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Ability to work overtime as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.