Radiation Therapy Assistant Per Diem

About the role

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

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

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education) is required.

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.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Note

The core functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• DIRECTLY REPORTING
• None
• MATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTING
• None

Type of Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Banner Health Leadership will strive to uphold the mission, values, and purpose of the organization. They will serve as role models for staff and act in a people-centered, service excellence-focused, and results-oriented manner.

Physical Demands/environment Factors

• IP - Typical Indirect Patient Care Environment: (CSPD Instrument Technician, Lab Technician, Pharmacist)
• Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
• May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• May require periodic to frequent use of personal computer.
• Off-site travel may be required.

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.