Senior Radiation Therapist

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• $20,000 Sign On Bonus with 24 month commitment and 3-5 years of experience+ Relocation
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Banner Health has been recognized by Beckers Healthcare as one of the 150 top places to work in health care.
In addition, we recently made Newsweeks list of Americas Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity.

These recognitions reflect Banner Health's investment in team members' professional development, wellness benefits, and continued education.
It highlights our commitment to advocating for diversity in the workplace, promoting work-life balance, and boosting employee engagement.

Schedule:
Hours are Mon-Fri 4-10/hr.
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(after the completion of Training)

Preferred Qualifications:
2 Years of Leadership experience

Job Specifics:
We treat we between 80-120 pts per day

Radiation Treatments have a wide range in difficulty from Prostate&Breast, to Head and Neck, Lung, SRS, SBRT, T&O, TBI's, Anesthesia and Pediatrics.
As well as, In Patient's brought over by ambulance!

Equipment used:
The Radiation Oncology department has-

4- Truebeams Equipped with Vision RT (known as OSMS)

2- CT Simulators

1- HDR Vault/Suite

7- Radiation Oncologists

15- Radiation Therapists

• Affiliation w/ 2 RTT Schools- to help build the future of the therapy
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Join our Cancer Services team at Banner University Medical Center Tucson! Banner University Medical Center Tucson offers a wide range of medical and surgical care options.
We use the latest technology to detect cancer as early as possible.
In addition to treatment options, we also offer many support services for patients and their families.
Our treatment services include:
Blood and marrow transplantation, Chemotherapy and biologic therapy, Clinical research trials, Genetic counseling and testing, Interventional radiology, and Radiation therapy.
At Banner University Medical Center Tucson, we provide integrative services to provide the best treatment options and whole health support during and after our patients cancer treatment.

We believe patient care is most effective when its truly collaborative.
With our academic partnership with the University of Arizona, our evidence-based, academic research, and multidisciplinary approach brings together physicians from all cancer specialties to provide highly coordinated and compassionate care.
Our cancer experts include medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, physician specialists, nurses and clinical support staff who work closely with patients, guiding them through their first visit and serving as a point of contact throughout their care.
From prevention to treatment and beyond, no matter where our patients are on their cancer journey, the team at Banner University Medical Center Tucson is 100% committed to our patients well-being!

Banner is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, as well as being a nationally recognized Academic Center teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research.

University Arizona Cancer Center is NCI designated, COC, NAPBC, NAPRC, FACT Accredited.
Superior Clinical Excellence for staff development with Clinical Ladder for RN and MAs, strong focus on certifications, Shared Leadership for Clinical and Non-Clinical Staff, and other staff related engagement committees.

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.
This position works to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the assigned department, including day-to-day administration of non-physician staff and operations.
This person must be proficient with all modalities including simulation and treatment machines applicable to the clinic.

CORE FUNCTIONS

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Delivers radiation treatment according to written prescription and treatment plan.
Ensures safety in patient care through the consistent practice of departmental procedures for treatment administration.
Treatment delivery includes, but is not limited to identifying correct patient, escorting patient to treatment room, assisting patient onto the treatment table, positioning patient for treatment, delivering radiation from the control room and assisting the patient in exiting the treatment room.

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Assures the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records.
Recognizes deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the appropriate department.
Recommends and implements any necessary corrective action.

3.
Mentors and trains new staff, ensuring competencies are completed within 90 days of hire date.
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