Join a fast-paced hospital team in Tucson, AZ where your expertise as a Radiation Therapist will directly impact patient care. From delivering prescribed radiation treatments to collaborating with oncology professionals, you will play a vital role in helping patients through their cancer care journeys.
What You'll Need:
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Therapy from an accredited program
• AART (ARRT) certification in Radiation Therapy
• Valid Arizona Radiation Therapy state license, if required
• BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Radiation Therapist. Client requires demonstrated experience with treatment delivery, treatment planning systems, and routine equipment quality control.
• Experience operating linear accelerators, simulation equipment, and performing patient setup and immobilization according to departmental protocols.
• Ability to perform and document equipment quality control measurements and to follow ALARA/radiation safety practices.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills. Ability to document treatments and maintain accurate patient records.
Minimum Qualifications (Client Specific)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiation Therapy required.
• State licensure for Radiation Therapists applicable to Arizona required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical radiation therapy experience required. Previous experience in a hospital-based radiation oncology department preferred.
• Demonstrated competency with linear accelerator operation, simulation, treatment planning workflow, immobilization devices, and patient positioning required.
• Experience performing equipment QA/quality control and troubleshooting required.
• Candidates must be aware of varied work schedule details and additional facility-specific requirements prior to applying. These are client-mandated expectations.
Assignment Details
- Facility type: Hospital
- Shift name: Days
- Shift hours: 07:00 - 17:00
- Duration: 13-week travel assignment
- Start timeframe: Early June (assignment begins in June)
Location Highlights
Explore Tucson’s desert and cultural attractions while on assignment. Tucson is located near Saguaro National Park with both East and West districts within a 20–30 minute drive, offering desert hiking and iconic saguaro cactus landscapes. The city sits about 60 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border and provides access to downtown districts such as the historic Fourth Avenue and the Tucson Museum of Art within a short commute. Outdoor options include Mount Lemmon in the Santa Catalina Mountains approximately a 45–60 minute drive for hiking and cooler alpine recreation, and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum less than 30 minutes away for wildlife exhibits. Tucson’s lifestyle blends urban and outdoor living with a rich culinary scene featuring Sonoran-style Mexican cuisine and regular cultural events at the University of Arizona campus, all accessible via local transit and regional roadways.
Additional Duties:
• Perform radiation therapy treatments by following and verifying referring providers’ orders and departmental policies.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures and treatment plans.
• Operate treatment and treatment planning equipment, prepare and administer prescribed doses, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Perform prescribed invasive/interventional procedures as required by department protocols.
• Conduct and evaluate equipment quality control measurements, troubleshoot equipment issues, and notify appropriate personnel.
• Ensure safe receipt, administration, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials following ALARA principles and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to efficient department workflow and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including radiation oncology, nursing, and medical staff.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous radiation therapy experience in a hospital-based radiation oncology department preferred.
• Additional education or certifications related to radiation therapy or oncology preferred.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are EEO/AA Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We acknowledge and respect your time and responsiveness. Please apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and client-specific requirements.
