Radiation Therapist

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Radiation Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Globe, Arizona.

This position is ideal for a radiation therapy professional with at least 1 year of recent clinical experience who is comfortable delivering prescribed radiation treatments to oncology patients in a hospital or cancer-treatment environment.

The Radiation Therapist will work closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, oncology nurses, and other members of the cancer-care team to deliver safe, accurate, and compassionate radiation therapy.

Candidates must hold current ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T), current BLS certification, and the appropriate state licensure or eligibility required to practice in Arizona.

• Deliver radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescriptions and approved treatment plans.
• Accurately position patients for radiation treatments.
• Operate linear accelerators and other radiation therapy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Verify patient identity, treatment site, treatment parameters, and prescribed dose before treatment.
• Follow established radiation safety procedures and treatment protocols.
• Monitor patients throughout treatment and promptly report changes in clinical condition.
• Maintain precise patient positioning and reproducibility between treatment sessions.
• Assist with simulation and treatment-planning procedures as assigned.
• Use immobilization devices and positioning equipment appropriately.
• Review treatment documentation for accuracy before delivering therapy.
• Record treatment information accurately in the patient’s medical record.
• Maintain timely and complete documentation using Epic.
• Educate patients regarding treatment procedures, positioning, expected side effects, and safety considerations.
• Provide compassionate support to patients undergoing cancer treatment.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other clinical staff.
• Participate in quality-assurance and radiation-safety activities.
• Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and regulatory standards.
• Identify equipment or treatment concerns and escalated them to the appropriate clinical or technical personnel.

• Minimum 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience
• Current ARRT-T – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification in Radiation Therapy
• Current BLS certification
• Appropriate state license or authorization required to practice Radiation Therapy in Arizona
• Experience delivering radiation therapy in a clinical environment
• Strong understanding of radiation safety and patient positioning
• Ability to accurately follow treatment plans and physician prescriptions
• Strong attention to detail and patient-safety awareness
• Ability to communicate effectively with oncology patients and multidisciplinary clinical teams

• Previous travel or contract Radiation Therapist experience
• Hospital-based radiation oncology experience
• Experience in a busy cancer treatment center
• Epic charting experience
• Experience with CT simulation
• Experience with advanced treatment techniques
• Experience working with linear accelerator systems
• Familiarity with oncology information and treatment-management systems

• Radiation therapy delivery
• Patient positioning
• Treatment setup
• Linear accelerator operation
• Radiation safety
• Treatment-plan verification
• Immobilization techniques
• Oncology patient care
• Treatment documentation
• Patient education
• Quality assurance
• Epic EMR
• Multidisciplinary oncology collaboration

• Day Shift
• Five 8-hour shifts per week
• 40 hours per week
• Exact daily hours may vary based on treatment schedules and department needs.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Radiation Therapist who is clinically accurate, patient-focused, and comfortable working in a multidisciplinary oncology environment.

You should have strong attention to detail, excellent patient-positioning skills, a solid understanding of radiation safety, and the ability to provide compassionate care to patients throughout their course of cancer treatment.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:

• Radiation Therapist
• Radiation Oncology Technologist
• Radiation Therapy Technologist
• ARRT-T Radiation Therapist
• Oncology Radiation Therapist
• Travel Radiation Therapist

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.