Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

C/P-Radiation Oncology-Clin-NC

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Health care is constantly changing, and at Banner Health, we are at the front of that change. We are leading health care to make the experience the best it can be. We want to change the lives of those in our care ??? and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.

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.

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We believe patient care is most effective when it???s 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 MA???s, strong focus on certifications, Shared Leadership for Clinical and Non-Clinical Staff, and other staff related engagement committees.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday Flexible schedule

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 Southern Arizona's only 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.??

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CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Assist Radiation Oncology staff with daily quality assurance measures under the guidance and supervision of physics, dosimetry, therapy or leadership personnel.

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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.

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3. Assist Radiation Oncology staff with machine quality assurance directly related to morning warm up procedures to ready the clinic for the workday.

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4. Assist Radiation Oncology personnel with distribution of supplies for radiation therapy treatment, quality assurance tasks and beam calibration activities as needed.

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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.

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6. Assist with setup procedures as directed and under the supervision on Radiation Therapy staff.

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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.

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8. Assist with routine calibration of Radiation Oncology equipment under the supervision of Radiation Oncology staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

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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.??

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Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, and be safety conscious. Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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Interest or previous experience in the field of Radiation Oncology, such as a Medical Physics or Radiation Therapy preferred.

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Additional related education and/or experience preferred.