Radiation Therapist PRN

Radiation TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

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11/13/2026

Type of Position

Clinical Staff - Clinical Support

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
  • 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution.

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All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

Department: ICE | CASL CA ROC Clinical Treatment

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Summary of Job Duties

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Qualifications Equivalencies

Additional Information

Responsibilities:

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.

Salary Information

Commiserate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

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

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

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

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

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.

Constant Physical Activity

Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity

Kneeling, Sharps, Stooping

Benefits Eligible

No

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient positioningRadiation safetyChart reviewEquipment operationClinical documentationTreatment simulationPatient monitoring

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Top contract/1099 Radiation Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs

4
<$115k
8
$115k-130k
1
$140k
3
$145k-160k
1
$164k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
10%
CME allowance
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Lead Proton Radiation Therapist

Inova · Fairfax, Virginia

$48.51-$79.07/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist

Kaweah Health · Hanford, California

$50.24-$75.36/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist

$43.77-$72.95/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist

$67-$70/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 4.2
Better work-life than 40% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 585 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,212/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Medical Practices
Little Rock, Arkansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education Discount
Retirement: Up to 10% Matched Contribution
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities