Radiation Therapist

Primary City/State:
Sun City, Arizona Department Name:
Radiation Oncology

Work Shift:

Day Job Category:
Clinical Care New grads welcome! Sign-On and Relocation Assistance available! $7500 issued within 45 business days $7500 issued after 24 months of employment Great options and opportunities. We’re certified as a Great Place To Work® and are looking for professionals to help us make Banner Health the best place to work and receive care.

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.

Banner Boswell Radiation Oncology As a Radiation Therapist, you’ll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a technologically advanced and supportive environment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic department with five treatment vaults, treating an average of 20-30 patients per vault each day.

Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional health care to the communities in the northwest area of metro-Phoenix for over five decades. Today, our 410-bed acute-care hospital is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Arizona’s Best Hospitals. Banner Boswell offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, vascular, thoracic, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, and inpatient wound management.

We’ve earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest quality award for CABG & aortic valve replacement and the Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center.

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.

• Performs radiation therapy treatments by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures in accordance with established policies.
• 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.
• Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to radiation oncology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
• Assures the efficient operation of…