Radiation Therapist - Proton Therapy

Overview

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a leading health system in Arkansas. The Clinical Staff – Medical Ancillary Support position as a Radiation Therapist provides radiotherapy services under the direction of the Clinical Operations Director. The role performs and documents radiation therapy procedures, maintains quality control, and supports patient care.

• Health:
  Medical, Dental, Vision plans for staff and family
• Holiday, vacation, sick leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents
• Retirement: up to 10% matched contribution
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career training and educational opportunities
• Merchant discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on main campus

• Perform radiation therapy procedures per physician orders and departmental guidelines, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Maintain and submit patient EMR data, charges, schedules, and census.
• Communicate with patients and families about routine treatment details and care.
• Assess and recommend interventions for patient needs and treatment problems.
• Perform checks on EMR documentation and schedule daily treatments.
• Maintain room cleanliness, linens, and supplies, and notify personnel of needed attention.
• Execute daily equipment warm‑up, startup, and quality control checks, reporting malfunctions.
• Construct patient treatment aids, bolus material, positioning devices and verify accuracy.
• Clean and lubricate equipment, evaluate accessories and coordinate repairs.
• Support education of dosimetry and diagnostic students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in radiation therapy plus two years of healthcare experience, or a bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy.
• Current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a radiation therapist with an accredited program of radiation therapy technology.
• Current licensure as a Radiation Therapist with the Arkansas Department of Health.
• Current BLS certification or obtain within the first 30 days of employment.

Commensurate with education and experience.

• License or certificate.
• List of three professional references.
• Resume.

• Proof of veteran status.

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The University of Arkansas is an equal‑opportunity institution. The university does not discriminate in its education programs or employment activities on the basis of any protected category.