Proton Radiation Therapist

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a Proton Radiation Therapist to join their Clinical Treatment Department. This role requires a high level of vigilance in patient preparation, immobilization, alignment, image-guidance interpretation, and beam delivery. The position involves working with sophisticated proton therapy equipment, collaborating with on-site engineering teams, and performing CT simulations and quality assurance checks. The therapist will be responsible for radiation therapy procedures, dose calculations, chart checks, and routine consistency checks on treatment machines and simulators. This role may involve overtime, cross-coverage of photon treatments, and call-back duties. Training will be provided on-site upon hire.

Requirements

Associate's degree in radiation therapy PLUS two (2) years of experience in a healthcare environment OR Bachelor's degree in radiation therapy
Current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a radiation therapist with an accredited program of radiation therapy technology
Current Licensure as a Radiation Therapist with the Arkansas Department of Health.
Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Must be able to or willing to learn how to review x-ray images with heightened demand for accuracy, notifying the clinical team of any discrepant findings.
Must understand the intricacies of the proton machine, one of the most sophisticated and labor-intensive treatment delivery systems available in the United States with the Proton Center of Arkansas being only one of 46 operational centers.
Must have a deeper understanding of and training in principles of particle therapy.
Required to communicate and work in tandem with an on-site engineering team provided by the device vendor and assist in making decisions when managing much more frequent downtime situations and be expected to have more flexibility due to potential for extended/make-up hours.
Subject to overtime, cross coverage of photons, and call back as required by the center.

Responsibilities

Performs proton therapy procedures according to physician's orders and departmental guidelines.
Determines and prepares set-up within established parameters.
Calculates monitor units and records patient treatment information in the EMR, while maintaining confidentiality.
Maintains and submits daily patient EMR information, charges, schedules, and census.
Communicates to patients and families pertinent information pertaining to proton therapy, i.e., appointments, skin care, treatment field care, proper attire, etc.
Assesses and evaluates patient needs and treatment related issues, recommends intervention and acts in accordance with physician practices and departmental policies while maintaining confidentiality.
Maintains quality control of patient EMR and treatment parameters by implementing guidelines on a regular basis.
Maintains room cleanliness, linens and needed supplies in treatment room and notifies proper personnel of areas needing attention.
Performs daily warm-up and start-up procedures of equipment, quality control checks and notifies proper personnel of equipment malfunction and/or adverse conditions.
Constructs patient treatment aids, bolus material, positioning and immobilization devices and checks for suitability and accuracy.
Conducts equipment cleaning and lubricating, evaluates accessories for damage and coordinates repair.
Works closely with Ion Beam Applications Engineers.
Evaluates, teaches and monitors the clinical and didactic education of radiation therapist, dosimetry, clinical resident, physics resident, and diagnostic students.
May perform other duties as assigned.