Radiation Therapist

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Radiation Oncology

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

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$15,000 Sign-On and Relocation Assistance available!

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Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center combines the expertise of Banner Health, one of the country’s largest nonprofit hospital systems, with the internationally renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. We provide the quality care of MD Anderson to Arizona patients, ensuring they benefit from top-tier cancer treatment close to home. Our center offers a warm, personalized experience while providing access to MD Anderson trials and innovative therapies.

As a Radiation Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients undergoing radiation treatment. You’ll be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team committed to excellence in clinical practice, innovation, and patient-centered care.

Department Operations & Workflow

• Patient Volume: Average of 32–35 patients on treatment daily, with 10–12 simulations per week.
• Workflow: Simulation to treatment follows a tiered scheduling system based on plan complexity:
  • 3D Plans: 5 days for planning
  • IMRT Plans: 7–10 days for planning, including peer review with MD Anderson Houston

Technology & Equipment

• Machines:
  • 1 Varian TrueBeam
  • 1 Varian Edge
  • 1 GE CT Simulator
• Recent Upgrades:
  • BrainLAB ExacTrac Dynamic 2.0 for radiosurgery
• Software Systems:
  • Mosaiq Record & Verify
  • RayStation & Pinnacle for treatment planning

Team & Culture

• Collaboration: Strong OneTeam approach with seamless coordination among therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, and oncologists.
• Meetings:
  • Daily morning huddles with all staff
  • Weekly therapy-only huddles

Training & Development

• Education Opportunities:
  • Clinical Preceptor Course
  • Clinical Educator roles for Radiation Therapy students
• Professional Growth:
  • Support for conference/workshop attendance through a sign-in process

Performance & Growth

• Advancement: Opportunities to participate in service line committees
• Success Metrics: Departmental performance assessed using APC relative scale

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs prescribed planned course of radiation therapy as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols and in accordance with standards of professional radiation therapy practice. Performs needed assessment, care and treatment planning for patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Performs radiation therapy treatments by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.

2. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.

3. Operates treatment and treatment planning equipment to include simulation in accordance with departmental policy. Prepares treatments and administers prescribed doses in accordance with established policies. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.

4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures in accordance with established policies.

5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to radiation safety practices. Ensures the safe receipt, administration, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials utilizing ALARA principles.

6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to radiation oncology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.

7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department.

8. Independently performs prescribed radiation therapy procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients. Internal customers: All levels of radiation oncology, nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients, caregivers and family members.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

NOTE: The core functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
DIRECTLY REPORTING
None
MATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTING
None
TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May direct the activities of students and support staff at select facilities.

Banner Health Leadership will strive to uphold the mission, values, and purpose of the organization. They will serve as role models for staff and act in a people-centered, service excellence-focused, and results-oriented manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
DP - Typical Direct Patient Care environment: (Nutrition Rep, Chaplain, RN)
Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.
Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision.
Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.
Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair.
May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
May require periodic use of personal computer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a strong knowledge of clinical care as normally obtained through an Associate degree in radiation oncology or related field.

Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensure by the state regulatory agency if applicable. BLS certification required.

Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment relative to the area of work. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, and be safety conscious.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous radiation therapy experience preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

DATE APPROVED 05/11/2025

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