[Hiring] Radiation Therapist @University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy plus 2 years of experience in a healthcare environment OR Bachelor's degree.
• 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.

Requirements

• Performs radiation therapy procedures according to the physician's orders and departmental guidelines.
• Determines and prepares the setup 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 routine during radiation therapy.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs and treatment problems, recommends intervention, and acts in accordance with physician practices and departmental policies.
• Investigates problems or unsatisfactory procedures and recommends possible solutions.
• Performs checks on patients' EMR for accuracy and proper documentation according to established procedures.
• Schedules patients for daily treatments.
• 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.
• 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.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

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.