Radiation Therapist

## Description

# Radiation Therapist $15,000.00 Sign-on and Relocation available

**$15,000.00 - Sign-on bonus**

The **Center for Neurosciences,**Southern Arizona’s largest and longest standing group practice dedicated to the treatment of neurological disorders, is looking for a **Radiation Therapist** to work in our Radiation Oncology Center. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced work environment.

The physicians, nurses and entire staff work together to provide the best possible care for every patient.

To learn more about us, visit our website at <www.neurotucson.com>.

**Job Qualifications**

• Completion of a certified and accredited program in Radiation Therapy
• ARRT certified with a current valid state license
• BLS certification
• Minimum one year of experience as a staff radiation therapist
• Experience with Varian TrueBeam, Halcyon and Aria
• CT Simulation experience
• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• Knowledge of radiation safety standards

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

Oncology

Radiology

Schedule

• Four days,ten hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental Pay

Signing bonus

## Qualifications

**Education:** Successful completion of an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree program in Radiation Therapy. Also acceptable is completion of a Radiography Certificate program plus a 12-month Radiation Therapy Certificate program.

**Experience:** Minimum of one year experience as a staff therapist is preferred.

**Other Requirements:** Current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Current licensure through the Arizona Department of Health Services for Radiation Therapy. CPR certification.

**Performance Requirements:**

*Knowledge:*

• Knowledge of radiation therapy theory and applications.
• Knowledge of radiation safety protocols.
• Knowledge of dosimetry and treatment planning.

*Skills:*

• Effectively perform radiation procedures, particularly safety procedures.
• Explains radiation plans and treatments to patients and their families.
• Identification of unsatisfactory set-up situations and/or errors.

*Abilities:*

• Ability to work in team based work setting which places high patient satisfaction as the major focal point for measuring success.
• Ability to observe and deal competently and compassionately with patient’s emotional condition, maintaining a positive attitude and providing emotional support.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with health care team.
• Ability to demonstrate manual/finger dexterity, eye–hand coordination, and agility for use with equipment.