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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.

Key Responsibilities

        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 escalate them to the appropriate clinical or technical personnel.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

        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

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates may also have:

        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

Key Clinical Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

        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

Schedule Requirements

        Day Shift

        Five 8-hour shifts per week

        40 hours per week

        Exact daily hours may vary based on treatment schedules and department needs.

Ideal Candidate

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

Equal Opportunity

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