Radiation Therapist
Tucson, AZ
Jackson HealthPros
4x10 hrs

Join a fast-paced team at a 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

• AART (ARRT) Certification in Radiation Therapy

• Valid Arizona Radiation Therapy license, if required by state regulation

• BLS certification required

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Radiation Therapist. Experience in a hospital radiation oncology department or academic medical center preferred.

• Experience operating linear accelerators, CT-simulation, and treatment planning systems required. Familiarity with image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) and immobilization devices preferred.

• Ability to perform equipment quality control measurements and troubleshoot operational issues.

• Must meet facility-specific credentialing such as Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance when assigned to programs that require it.

Minimum Qualifications (Client Specific)

• ARRT Radiation Therapy national certification required.

• State licensure as a Radiation Therapist if applicable in Arizona.

• BLS certification required.

• Demonstrated competence with simulation, treatment delivery, and documentation per departmental protocols.

• Experience with radiation safety, ALARA principles, and handling of radioactive materials as applicable.

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform frequent standing, walking, bending, and patient transfers.

• Availability to work varied schedules as required by department operations. (Preferred qualifications: prior experience at a tertiary care or academic hospital.)

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital
• Shift name: Days
• Shift hours: 0700-1700
• Shift details: Days 0700-1700
• Assignment duration: 13 Week travel assignment
• Start window: May through August (start and end dates may vary)
• Floating: Candidate may be required to float within the health system as needed

Assignment Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform prescribed radiation therapy treatments by following and verifying provider orders.

• Operate treatment and treatment planning equipment, including simulation and linear accelerators.

• Prepare accurate treatment documentation, verify dosages, and maintain patient records.

• Educate patients and families about procedures and treatments.

• Perform and evaluate equipment quality control measurements and report issues.

• Adhere to radiation safety policies, including safe receipt, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials.

Why This Role

This assignment places you in a multidisciplinary radiation oncology environment with opportunities to support clinical quality, patient education, and equipment QA. You will collaborate with oncologists, physics, nursing, and support staff in a hospital setting. Thank you for your interest and responsiveness.

Location Highlights

Discover Tucson's outdoor and cultural attractions within easy reach of the hospital. Tucson is adjacent to Saguaro National Park with extensive hiking and 25 miles of scenic trails; it is also about a 30-minute drive to Sabino Canyon Recreation Area offering tram access and canyon washes. The city features the University of Arizona campus, a downtown arts district with the Tucson Museum of Art, and a culinary scene highlighted by Sonoran-style cuisine and frequent farmers markets. Tucson provides a desert lifestyle with nearby mountain recreation at Mount Lemmon (approximately 45–60 minutes by car), a mix of urban and outdoor living, and regional air service via Tucson International Airport with connections to major hubs.

EEO Statement

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.