Proton Radiation Therapist – Second Shift

University of Arkansas System

Proton Radiation Therapist responsible for maintaining vigilance in patient preparation and treatment delivery. Collaborating with clinical teams and performing radiation therapy at the Proton Center of Arkansas.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Required to maintain a higher level of vigilance in patient preparation, immobilization, alignment, image-guidance interpretation and beam delivery as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
Expected to work quickly and efficiently at all times.
Must be able to or willing to learn how to review x-ray images with heightened demand for accuracy, notifying the clinical team of any discrepant findings.
Must understand the intricacies of the proton machine, one of the most sophisticated and labor-intensive treatment delivery systems available in the United States with the Proton Center of Arkansas being only one of 46 operational centers.
Must have a deeper understanding of and training in principles of particle therapy.
Required to communicate and work in tandem with an on-site engineering team provided by the device vendor and assist in making decisions when managing much more frequent downtime situations and be expected to have more flexibility due to potential for extended/make-up hours.
In addition, must be able to perform CT simulations and QACTs appropriate for proton treatment and dose assessment.
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. This is subject to overtime, cross coverage of photons, and call back as required by the center.

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 therapy proceduresdose calculationsCT simulationsQACTsimage-guidance interpretationproton therapyparticle therapy principlesbeam deliverypatient preparationalignment

Soft Skills

vigilanceefficiencyaccuracycommunicationflexibilityteamworkdecision makingproblem solvingadaptabilityattention to detail

Certifications

Associate's degree in radiation therapyBachelor's degree in radiation therapyAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists registrationLicensure as a Radiation TherapistBLS certification