Join a fast-paced team at an area hospital in Tucson, AZ where your expertise as a Radiation Therapist will directly impact lives. From administering targeted treatments to collaborating with oncology professionals, you will play a vital role in helping patients fight cancer with confidence and compassion.
What You'll Need:
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Therapy from an accredited program
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiation Therapy
• Valid Arizona state license for Radiation Therapy, if required by state regulation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a radiation therapist. Clinical experience with external beam radiation therapy, treatment planning systems, and linear accelerators is required.
• Experience performing equipment quality control checks and routine troubleshooting of treatment devices.
• Ability to perform patient assessments, immobilization, simulation, and safely administer prescribed radiation doses according to protocols.
• Must meet facility-specific requirements for varied work schedules. Vendors: ensure candidates are aware of all requirements noted in additional comments prior to applying.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in a hospital-based radiation oncology department preferred.
• Additional education or specialized training in radiation oncology or medical physics preferred.
Assignment Details
- Facility type: Hospital
- Shift: Days
- Shift hours: 07:00–17:00
- Duration: 13 week travel assignment
- Candidate may be required to work a varied schedule as noted by the client.
Location Highlights
Tucson offers a desert-urban lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. The city sits about 30 miles from Saguaro National Park, with multiple hiking and climbing routes and saguaros native to the Sonoran Desert. Tucson is approximately 1 hour by car from Mount Lemmon, which provides alpine trails and seasonal skiing options, and downtown Tucson features the historic Fourth Avenue district and the Tucson Museum of Art within short driving distances. The region supports an active, outdoors-oriented lifestyle with nearby golf courses, cycling routes such as the Loop pathway system, and an international airport offering regional connections.
Additional Duties:
• Operate and maintain radiation therapy and treatment planning equipment, including simulation.
• Accurately position patients and ensure proper immobilization during treatment.
• Verify treatment plans and dosage with the oncology team and document all treatments.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during and after therapy and provide patient education.
• Perform and evaluate equipment quality control measurements and report issues to appropriate personnel.
• Adhere to radiation safety practices, ALARA principles, and departmental policies.
Notes:
• Employees working at specific campuses may be subject to additional background clearance requirements. Please confirm facility-specific credentialing and fingerprinting requirements during the application process.
• Vendors and applicants should confirm awareness of varied work schedule details prior to submitting candidates.
Thank you for your time and responsiveness. Please apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and are prepared to work the listed days and hours.
