Proton Radiation Therapist - Second Shift

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Proton machine operation expertise
Patient preparation and alignment
Image-guidance interpretation skills
The role requires maintaining a higher level of vigilance in patient preparation, immobilization, and beam delivery for the Proton Center of Arkansas

Job Summary

  • The role requires maintaining a higher level of vigilance in patient preparation, immobilization, and beam delivery for the Proton Center of Arkansas.
  • Candidates must possess a deeper understanding of particle therapy principles and be able to work closely with an on-site engineering team during downtime situations.
  • The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, retirement matching up to 10%, and education discounts.

Matching Summary

The role requires maintaining a higher level of vigilance in patient preparation, immobilization, and beam delivery for the Proton Center of Arkansas.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement match up to 10%; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proton machine operation expertise
  • Patient preparation and alignment
  • Image-guidance interpretation skills
  • CT simulation and QACT performance
  • Collaboration with engineering team

Nice-to-have

  • Flexibility for extended treatment hours
  • Ability to cross-coverage photon treatments
  • Experience with particle therapy principles
  • Teaching clinical residents and students

Key Requirements

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in radiation therapy
  • Current ARRT registration as a radiation therapist
  • Arkansas Department of Health licensure
  • Two years of healthcare environment experience
  • Valid BLS certification within 30 days

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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