CW Radiation Therapist

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

3d

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
Summary of Job Duties: Responsible for administering, simulating and recording radiation treatment set-ups to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Operations Director; responsible for radiation therapy procedures, dose calculations, chart and routine consistency checks on the treatment machine and simulator during a treatment day, five days a week. Incumbent is subject to overtime and call back as required by the center.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or Associates degree in Radiation Therapy and two years experience in health care environment.
• Current registration as a radiation therapist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Current Licensure as a Radiation Therapist with the Arkansas Department of Health.
• Current certification in Basic CPR.

Responsibilities

• administering, simulating and recording radiation treatment set-ups to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist
• responsible for radiation therapy procedures
• dose calculations
• chart and routine consistency checks on the treatment machine and simulator during a treatment day, five days a week

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level