Radiation Therapist PRN

• 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.

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. 

• →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.

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.