Radiation Therapist

Next Move Healthcare•Yuma, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Radiation Therapist to join its Radiation Oncology team in Yuma, Arizona. The Radiation Therapist will provide safe, accurate, and compassionate radiation treatments under the direction of Radiation Oncologists and department leadership. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support patients throughout their course of treatment. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of Radiation Therapy experience, current ARRT(T) certification, and an active Arizona Radiation Therapy license.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of Radiation Therapist experience
Current ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy, ARRT(T)
Current Arizona Radiation Therapy license
Strong knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and radiation safety
Ability to position patients accurately for treatment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to treatment accuracy
Excellent communication and patient-care skills
Ability to work collaboratively with Radiation Oncologists and the interdisciplinary oncology team
Ability to work full-time 8-hour day shifts

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital or cancer center Radiation Therapy experience
Experience with Varian treatment equipment
Experience using Aria
Experience using Epic
Experience working with a broad range of radiation oncology patients

Responsibilities

Administer radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescriptions and established treatment plans
Accurately position patients for treatment
Assist patients safely on and off the treatment table
Operate radiation therapy equipment and initiate or stop treatment beams according to prescribed parameters
Verify patient identity, treatment site, and treatment setup prior to each procedure
Monitor patients throughout treatment and respond appropriately to changes in condition
Provide compassionate support and education to patients throughout their radiation therapy course
Work closely with Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Therapy leadership, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other clinical staff
Maintain accurate treatment records and documentation
Utilize Epic and Aria for clinical documentation, treatment delivery, and workflow management
Operate Varian radiation therapy equipment
Follow established radiation safety, quality assurance, and patient safety standards
Report equipment concerns or treatment issues promptly to department leadership
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment
Participate in department quality and performance improvement initiatives
Perform other related duties as assigned