Precision Radiation Therapist - Cancer Care Specialist

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Radiation Therapist to accurately deliver prescribed radiation therapy with clinical precision and patient comfort. You will position patients, operate sophisticated equipment, and perform routine QA checks while monitoring patients throughout treatment.

The role requires an associates degree in radiography and completion of an accredited radiation therapy program, plus three years of experience and current BLS-CPR

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Radiography and completion of an accredited radiation therapy program.
• Three years of experience as a Radiation Therapist in a Radiation Oncology clinic.
• Current American Heart Association BLS-CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Position patients meticulously for treatment.
• Operate and monitor radiation therapy equipment.
• Perform daily quality assurance checks on radiation equipment.
• Review patient data to verify procedure appropriateness and safety.
• Communicate with patients to provide comfort and information.
• Recognize signs of potential emergencies.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Quality assurance

Patient care

Advanced computer skills

Education

Associates Degree in Radiography

Accredited radiation therapy program

Job description

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Radiation Therapist to accurately deliver prescribed radiation therapy with clinical precision and patient comfort. You will position patients, operate sophisticated equipment, and perform routine QA checks while monitoring patients throughout treatment.

The role requires an associates degree in radiography and completion of an accredited radiation therapy program, plus three years of experience and current BLS-CPR