Radiation Therapist PRN

United States·Little Rockmid

Healthcare ClinicalImaging Technologist

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Healthcare ClinicalImaging Technologist

11/13/2026

Clinical Staff - Clinical Support

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Shift Vary (United States of America)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Requirements

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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.

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The Radiation Therapist is 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, is 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.

Responsibilities

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→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.
→Performs other duties as assigned.

Commiserate with education and experience

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Proof of Veteran Status

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