• Job Description

  Req#: R0073721

  Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.
  
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  Closing Date:

  08/01/2025

  
  Type of Position:

  Clinical Staff - Clinical Support

  
  Job Type:

  Temporary (Fixed Term)

  
  Work Shift:

  Day Shift (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. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

  Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

  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 Proton Therapy - Dosimetry

  
  Department's Website:

  
  Summary of Job Duties:

  The Proton Dosimetrist involves collaborating with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to calculate and deliver the precise radiation dose necessary to treat tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. This position is PRN.

  
  Qualifications:

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree plus Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) or eligible after completion of JRCERT accredited program in Medical Dosimetry

  
  Additional Information:

  Responsibilities:

  • Designs patient treatment plans and prepares dose calculations by using computers, calculators, and manual techniques for external beam treatment planning.

  • Consults with physicians and therapists to ensure the accuracy of patient information and dose calculations.

  • Collaborates with radiation therapy staff to assess and improve patient treatments and/or set-up techniques.

  • Shares results and recommendations with their supervisor, as appropriate.

  • Assists radiation therapists with patient set-up procedures at treatment machine and/or simulator as needed.

  • Completes proper records, patient data forms, planning documents, and billing information logs.

  • Performs checks on patient charts for accuracy and proper documentation according to established procedures.

  • Monitors and adheres to general radiation safety guidelines.

  • Participates in clinical research and quality improvement processes, as necessary.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  Stand: Frequently

  Sit: Occasionally

  Walk: Frequently

  Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Occasionally

  Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

  Push and pull weight :25 lbs

  Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

  Talk: Continuously

  Hear: Continuously

  Taste or smell: Occasionally

  Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

  Physical Environment : Inside Medical Facility Environment

  Noise Level : Moderate

  Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity

  Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Dust, Electrical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

  
  Salary Information:

  "Commensurate with education and experience"

  
  Required Documents to Apply:

  List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

  
  Optional Documents:

  License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), 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 https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

  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, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

  
  Frequent Physical Activity:

  Talking

  
  Occasional Physical Activity:

  Standing, Walking

  
  Benefits Eligible:

  No

• About the company

  The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public research university in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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