Radiation Therapist

Role Overview

• Positions patients for treatment with accuracy and administers doses of radiation to specific body parts using radiation therapy equipment according to physician's prescription and established practices and standards.
• Monitors radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation and follows principles of radiation protection to ensure safety for patient, self, and others.
• Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
• Maintains required records, reports, and files, including radiation dosages, equipment settings, and patient's reaction.
• Conducts treatment sessions independently, in accordance with long term treatment plan and under the general direction of patient's physician.
• Inputs data into computer and sets controls to operate and adjust equipment or regulate dosage.
• Observes and reassures patients during treatment and reports unusual reactions to physician.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

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 PLUS 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.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy