Radiation Therapist - Proton Therapy

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Administering radiation treatment set-ups
Calculating monitor units and dose calculations
Maintaining daily patient emr information
The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering, simulating, and recording radiation treatment set-ups to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist

Job Summary

  • The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering, simulating, and recording radiation treatment set-ups to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits including health plans, up to 10% matched retirement contribution, and education discounts for staff dependents.
  • The incumbent must maintain quality control of patient records and treatment parameters while performing daily equipment warm-up and start-up procedures.

Matching Summary

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering, simulating, and recording radiation treatment set-ups to patients 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

  • Administering radiation treatment set-ups
  • Calculating monitor units and dose calculations
  • Maintaining daily patient EMR information

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with proton therapy technology
  • Teaching clinical and didactic education
  • Collaborative healthcare teamwork environment

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 experience if Associate's degree
  • Current BLS certification within 30 days

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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