Proton Radiation Therapist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Proton machine operation expertise
Patient preparation and immobilization
Image-guidance interpretation skills
The role requires maintaining a higher level of vigilance in patient preparation, immobilization, alignment, and beam delivery as prescribed by a radiation oncologist

Job Summary

  • The role requires maintaining a higher level of vigilance in patient preparation, immobilization, alignment, and beam delivery as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
  • Employees will work closely with an on-site engineering team to manage frequent downtime situations and perform daily quality control checks on sophisticated proton machines.
  • The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, retirement matching up to 10%, and education discounts for staff.

Matching Summary

The role requires maintaining a higher level of vigilance in patient preparation, immobilization, alignment, and beam delivery as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.

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
  • Patient preparation and immobilization
  • Image-guidance interpretation skills
  • Daily equipment warm-up procedures
  • Collaboration with engineering team

Nice-to-have

  • Flexibility for extended hours
  • Training new staff and residents
  • Efficient workflow management
  • Strong communication with patients

Key Requirements

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in radiation therapy
  • Two years of healthcare environment experience
  • ARRT registration as a radiation therapist
  • Arkansas Department of Health licensure
  • Current BLS certification

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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