Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Banner Health

Radiation Therapy Assistant

Career Insights for Medical Dosimetrist

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Arizona data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Medical Dosimetrist generates radiation treatment plans, develops radiation dose calculations, communicates and supervises the treatment plan implementation, and consults with members of radiation oncology team.

$107,960 / year median in Arizona

+14% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Radiation Therapy Assistant Banner Health - 3.5 Tucson, AZ Job Details Part-time 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Equipment calibration Data analysis reporting Medical Physics Radiation oncology Data summary reports Quality reports High school diploma or GED Quality control data reporting Radiation therapy Data collection Healthcare data collection Communication skills Non-conformance reporting Healthcare data reporting Entry level Radiology quality assurance testing
Full Job Description Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona Department Name:
C/P-Radiation Oncology-Clin-NC Work Shift:
Varied Job Category:
Clinical Care Great options and opportunities. We're certified as a Great Place To Work® and are looking for professionals to help us make Banner Health the best place to work and receive care. Apply today! 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:
This is a Part time 20 hour per week role. Shift times will vary between 6 AM - 9 PM. Occasional Saturday and Sunday shifts required 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 1.
Assist Radiation Oncology staff with daily quality assurance measures under the guidance and supervision of physics, dosimetry, therapy or leadership personnel. 2. 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. 3. Assist Radiation Oncology staff with machine quality assurance directly related to morning warm up procedures to ready the clinic for the workday. 4. Assist Radiation Oncology personnel with distribution of supplies for radiation therapy treatment, quality assurance tasks and beam calibration activities as needed. 5. 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. 6. Assist with setup procedures as directed and under the supervision on Radiation Therapy staff. 7. 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. 8. 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.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy