Radiation Therapist Scottsdale

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Primary City/State: Scottsdale, Arizona Department Name: Rad Onc-SHC Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care Find your path in health care. Our team members make Banner Health a Great Place To Work®. Learn how you can join our dedicated team of professionals. Banner Health is excited to announce the opening of our newest location in Scottsdale, Arizona in late 2026. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to bring exceptional, compassionate care closer to the community, offering a wide range of advanced health services in a modern and welcoming environment. As a Radiation Therapist at Banner Health Scottsdale , you will play a vital role in delivering prescribed radiation therapy treatments with precision and care, guided by established protocols and the highest standards of professional practice. You will work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and administer treatment for patients, while ensuring their safety, comfort, and understanding throughout the process. This role calls for a skilled and compassionate professional who is committed to quality outcomes, ethical practice, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families every day. ** This position will start at another location until the grand opening of our Scottsdale Healthcare Center Schedule : full-time, 40hrs week. 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. 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. EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy