Radiation Therapy Assistant

Banner Health Corporate; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Radiation Therapy Assistant to support clinic QA tasks in the Radiation Oncology department. You will assist with daily QA measurements, beam data gathering, and warmup procedures under guidance of a Qualified Medical Physicist.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and a willingness to learn new skills. Typical hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Must be detail oriented and understand the importance of the technical procedures related to QA.
• Must be willing to learn new skills and demonstrate capability unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Assist Radiation Oncology staff with daily quality assurance measures under supervision.
• Generate templated QA reports indicating completion and adherence to standards.
• Support daily warmup procedures of radiation therapy equipment.
• Assist with distribution of supplies and beam calibration activities as needed.
• Participate in beam collecting activities under Radiation Oncology Physics supervision.
• Assist with setup procedures and department meetings as directed.
• Assist with routine calibration of Radiation Oncology equipment.

Skills

QA knowledge

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma/GED

Preferred: Medical Physics or Radiation Therapy background

Job description

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department Name: C/P-Radiation Oncology-Clin-NC Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care

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Banner Health was recognized on Becker's Healthcare 2025 list of 150+ top places to work in healthcare. Additionally, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, as well as being an Academic Medical Center teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research.

Join our Cancer Services team at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson as a Radiation Therapy Assistant. This key role provides clinic support by completing quality assurance tasks related to the delivery of radiation therapy.

Tasks would include completion of daily quality assurance measurements, analyzing quality assurance measurements under the guidance of the Qualified Medical Physicist, daily warmup procedures of radiation therapy equipment, and assistance with beam data gathering as needed under the direction of a Qualified Medical Physicist. The daily duties of the job will vary from warmup procedures to quality assurance tasks as directed and may flux in volume due to the needs of the clinic.

Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

University Medical Center Tucson PBCs Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting ground breaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital’s physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides clinic support by completing quality assurance tasks related to the delivery of radiation therapy. Tasks would include completion of daily quality assurance measurements, analyzing quality assurance measurements under the guidance of the Qualified Medical Physicist, daily warmup procedures of radiation therapy equipment, and assistance with beam data gathering as needed under the direction of a Qualified Medical Physicist. The daily duties of the job will vary from warmup procedures to quality assurance tasks as directed and may flux in volume due to the needs of the clinic.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Assist Radiation Oncology staff with daily quality assurance measures under the guidance and supervision of physics, dosimetry, therapy or leadership personnel.
• Generate templated reports specific to quality assurance measurements to indicate both quality assurance completion and adherence with predetermined departmental standards, with responsible and timely reporting of any issues or non-adherence.
• Assist Radiation Oncology staff with machine quality assurance directly related to morning warm up procedures to ready the clinic for the workday.
• Assist Radiation Oncology personnel with distribution of supplies for radiation therapy treatment, quality assurance tasks and beam calibration activities as needed.
• Participate and assist in monthly, bi-annual, and annual beam collecting activities under the guidance of Radiation Oncology Physics staff, assist with data reporting and preparation as directed by physics.
• Assist with setup procedures as directed and under the supervision on Radiation Therapy staff.
• Participate in Radiation Oncology meetings/projects as directed by Radiation Oncology personnel, including but not limited to department chart rounds, service line meetings, section meetings, directed department teaching by faculty, or individual instruction assigned by Radiation Oncology staff to further understanding in the field.
• Assist with routine calibration of Radiation Oncology equipment under the supervision of Radiation Oncology staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Must be detail oriented and understand the important of the technical procedures related to QA.
• They must be willing to learn new skills and then be able to demonstrate capability of performing those tasks unassisted.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, and be safety conscious.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest or previous experience in the field of Radiation Oncology, such as a Medical Physics or Radiation Therapy preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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