Radiation Therapist - Relief
Radiation Therapist - Relief
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PetCure Oncology is hiring a Relief Radiation Therapist Apply if youLoveAnimals!
PetCure Oncology one of the most exciting and innovative veterinary oncology providers in the country is seeking a unique highly energized compassionate Relief Radiation Therapist for a PRN role at our location in Pittsburgh Blue Pearl North.
Compensation: $40 $55 / hour
The primary role of theRadiation Therapistis to administer radiation treatments including stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to canine and feline (and occasionally other species) patients under the remote supervision of a boardcertified veterinary radiation oncologist and onsite DVM hospitalist. Additional responsibilities include CT Simulations compassionate patient care plan QA excellent client care diligent documentation and an elevated level of communication and teamwork.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Being the single RTT onsite with onsite DVM and Vet Tech support with remote Rad Onc support
- Providing the highest level of care and service to pet families and veterinarians.
- Being a primary communicator to pet families regarding radiation side effects and followup.
- Accurately delivering the prescribed course of radiation therapy and basic assisting in monitoring the patients physical condition during treatment.
- Documenting patient information in medical records and uploading pertinent patient imaging for cloudbased planning.
- Validating plans and performing QA with Portal Dosimetry
- Using CT imaging and positioning to help determine how to best direct the radiation to minimize damage to healthy tissue (CBCT & some MV imaging)
- Performing custom immobilization and CT imaging.
- Patient positioning and linear accelerator adjustment.
- Assisting in quarterly inventory
- Linear accelerator warmup and checking beam consistency and accuracy of alignment.
- Being comfortable with discussing the cost of services and collecting payments for services
- Following radiation safety protocols in a competent manner/participating as the onsite Radiation Safety
- Liaison with the Statutory Radiation Safety Officer
Promoting SRS through education and participation in community and veterinary events and other duties according to company needs and your strengths and desires over time.
Ideal Candidate Education/Experience:
- A minimum of two years as a staff radiation therapist delivering RT in human or veterinary medicine. NOTE:Veterinary experience IS NOT required for this position.
- Prior experience with Varian and Aria equipment is preferred and a huge plus!
- Successful completion of an associates or bachelors degree program in radiation therapy or a radiography program plus a 12month certificate program in radiation therapy.
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or possession of a valid Radiation Therapy Technician state license.
- Experience delivering stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) with a RapidArccapable linear accelerator and onboard CBCT (experience with Varian equipment preferred).
- Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written as well as a strong knowledge and application of the English language.
- Tech savvy and easily able to pick up on new technology (we utilize ARIA Eclipse Asteris Keystone PACSSalesForce Microsoft Office 365 products Windows spreadsheets email).
- Willingness to gain proficiency in basic veterinary procedures including patient restraint and recovery.
- Willingness to learn normal veterinary anatomy for CT and field validation purposes.
- Great energy with excellent communication skills!
- Ability to adjust in a fluid fastpaced environment multitask and work within tight deadlines.
- Complex problem solving: Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Ability to work well on a team and be a leader of innovation and teamwork.
Learn more about this exciting opportunity atPetCureOncology
Company Overview:
PetCure Oncology an affiliate of Thrive Pet Healthcare manages a network of veterinary radiation oncology providers located within marketleading specialty animal hospitals around the country. Through these partnerships PetCure collaborates with specialists across services to offer pet owners and referring veterinarians comprehensive cancer care. The PetCure Oncology national network has treated more than 6500 pets with cancer since 2015. Now with eight comprehensive cancer treatment centers across the country PetCure also offers telehealth services for both veterinarians and pet owners. To learn more please visitwww.petcureoncology
Employment Type
Hourly
