Proton Radiation Therapist - Second Shift

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Proton machine operation expertise
Image-guidance interpretation skills
Patient immobilization and alignment
The role requires maintaining a higher level of vigilance in patient preparation, immobilization, alignment, and beam delivery for the sophisticated proton treatment system

Job Summary

  • The role requires maintaining a higher level of vigilance in patient preparation, immobilization, alignment, and beam delivery for the sophisticated proton treatment system.
  • UAMS offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, up to 10% retirement matching, and education discounts for staff and dependents.
  • Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and potentially extend treatment days due to the unique nature of operating a single proton unit.

Matching Summary

The role requires maintaining a higher level of vigilance in patient preparation, immobilization, alignment, and beam delivery for the sophisticated proton treatment system.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement match up to 10%; Education discount available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proton machine operation expertise
  • Image-guidance interpretation skills
  • Patient immobilization and alignment
  • CT simulation and dose assessment
  • Engineering team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Flexibility for extended treatment hours
  • Experience with system downtime management
  • Teaching clinical residents and students

Key Requirements

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in radiation therapy
  • 2 years healthcare experience OR current registration
  • Current Arkansas Radiation Therapist licensure
  • ARRT registration as a radiation therapist
  • BLS certification within first 30 days

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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