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 degree in Radiation Oncology or related field, or higher.
• National certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy.
• State licensure in Radiation Therapy if required by Arizona.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge of clinical techniques, applications and equipment related to radiation therapy.
• Ability to perform equipment quality control and follow radiation safety practices including ALARA principles.
• Effective communication and human relations skills.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently, use proper body mechanics, and lift up to 75 pounds as needed.
Minimum Qualifications (Client-Specific Requirements):
• ARRT Radiation Therapist certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Associate degree in radiation oncology or related field required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Previous radiation therapy experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate competence in simulation, treatment planning, and operating external beam treatment equipment.
• Experience performing and evaluating equipment quality control measurements and troubleshooting equipment.
• Experience with administering prescribed doses and maintaining accurate treatment documentation.
• Must adhere to facility-specific clearance requirements when applicable. Employees working at certain affiliated campuses may be required to obtain state Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance prior to hire and maintain it for the duration of employment. (If applicable, candidate will be informed during the hiring process.)
Assignment Details
- Facility type: Hospital.
- Shift name: Days.
- Shift hours: 07:00-17:00.
- Assignment duration: 13 weeks.
- Work schedule: Day shifts Monday through Friday (standard weekday clinical schedule).
Location Highlights
Tucson, AZ offers diverse outdoor and cultural opportunities within easy reach. Visit Saguaro National Park, located within a 20–30 minute drive from central Tucson, and explore desert trails and iconic saguaro cacti for a desert-adventurous lifestyle. The University of Arizona campus is in the city center and provides museums, performing arts venues, and collegiate sporting events within a short commute. Mount Lemmon in the Coronado National Forest is approximately a 45–60 minute drive and offers hiking, scenic drives, and cooler high-elevation recreation. Tucson’s historic Fourth Avenue and downtown arts districts feature galleries, local dining, and weekly events within walking distance in urban neighborhoods. The city is approximately 60–90 miles from Phoenix, providing additional metropolitan options via I-10 and regional transit connections. The Sonoran Desert setting supports an outdoor-oriented, suburban-to-urban lifestyle with year-round sunny weather and seasonal monsoon activity.
Additional Duties:
• Perform radiation therapy treatments by following and verifying referring providers’ orders.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures and treatments.
• Prepare treatments, position patients, and ensure proper immobilization during therapy.
• Operate treatment and treatment planning equipment, including simulation.
• Perform prescribed invasive/interventional procedures as required by department protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments and patient records.
• Ensure safe receipt, administration, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support efficient department workflow and quality patient outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous radiation therapy experience preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Thank you for your time and responsiveness. Apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and are prepared to work in a hospital radiation oncology environment in Tucson, AZ.
