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Tucson, Arizona

Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Primary City/State

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name

C/P-Radiation Oncology-Clin-NC

Work Shift

Job Category

Clinical Care

$30k sign-on bonus + relocation* New graduates are welcome to apply.

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!

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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 Therapist. This key role will utilize the latest in Radiation Oncology technology to provide a wide range of treatments for Prostate, Breast, Head and Neck, Lung, SRS, SBRT, T&O, TBI's, Anesthesia and Pediatrics.

For new graduates, this is an amazing place to learn and build your skills. Experienced team members will have the opportunity to teach and mold therapy students during their clinicals. Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing excellent care to cancer patients.

Hours: Monday through Friday 4 - 10/hour shifts (after the completion of training).

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 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.

Core Functions

1. Performs radiation therapy treatments by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.

2. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.

3. Operates treatment and treatment planning equipment to include simulation in accordance with departmental policy. Prepares treatments and administers prescribed doses in accordance with established policies. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.

4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures in accordance with established policies.

5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to radiation safety practices. Ensures the safe receipt, administration, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials utilizing ALARA principles.

6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to radiation oncology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.

7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department.

8. Independently performs prescribed radiation therapy procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients. Internal customers: All levels of radiation oncology, nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients, caregivers and family members.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a strong knowledge of clinical care as normally obtained through an Associate degree in radiation oncology or related field.

Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensure by the state regulatory agency if applicable. BLS certification required.

Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment relative to the area of work. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, and be safety conscious.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous radiation therapy experience preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist performs prescribed radiation therapy treatments and manages treatment planning equipment according to departmental protocols. They are also responsible for educating patients and families while maintaining a safe, ethical, and efficient clinical environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in radiation oncology or a related field and possess national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. A BLS certification is required, and the role is open to new graduates.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical documentationPatient educationInvasive proceduresTroubleshooting

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Banner Health ranks #2 of 10 employers hiring Radiation Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Arizona17 active667 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$30k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment667 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiation Therapy listings178 in the last 30 days147 the 30 days before (+21%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiation Therapy pay trend+3.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Banner Health#2 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs
4
<$110k
10
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
1
$152k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
CME allowance
17%
Relocation assistance
17% this job
Loan repayment
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiation Therapist

Kaweah Health · Visalia, California

$53.27-$79.91/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist

Banner Health · Gilbert, Arizona

$43.77-$72.95/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist

$41.1-$61.65/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist, Staff - Radiation Oncology (Galveston)

$85k-$126k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 565 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Banner Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Phoenix, AZ
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$30,000 sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Health and financial security benefit options
New graduates welcome

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$320k
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.