Radiation Therapist

University of Arkansas System

Radiation Therapist at UAMS administering radiation therapy to patients as prescribed in Little Rock. Responsible for patient positioning, dose administration, and monitoring equipment safety protocols.

Posted 5/6/2026part-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

radiation therapyradiation dosagesequipment operationpatient positioningdata inputdosage regulationtreatment planningpatient monitoringsafety principles

Soft Skills

communicationpatient reassuranceindependenceattention to detail

Certifications

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registrationRadiation Therapist LicensureBLS certification