Radiation Therapist

VCA Animal Hospitals•Clackamas, OR

31d•$53 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our growing Oncology Department (Medical and Radiation)! Our state of the art facility was constructed in 1999 and is a fully functioning multi-specialty hospital in Clackamas, Oregon just outside of Portland. Just as in human medicine, we use a Varian Trilogy Radiotherapy System in combination with a CT scan to develop advanced treatment plans (IMRT, SRT) offering state of the art radiation delivery. You will serve as a mentor for our veterinary technicians and support staff, plus be required to educate clients and perform treatments on our veterinary patients. You would be under direct supervision of our Veterinary Oncologist and administer radiation therapy treatments to our patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accuracy delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. Some animal handling will be required. When available and time allows help diagnostic imaging department run CT scans.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program required.
Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years’ experience actively practicing as an RTT.
ARRT certification required.
Candidate should possess the ability to multitask, handle stressful and emotional situations.
Candidate should have a good understanding of medical terminology.
Must be able to work well independently as well as part of a team
Must be a highly motivated, enthusiastic, self-started with a professional and positive attitude.
Enjoys mentoring and training others.

Nice To Haves

One or more years in specialty practice, oncology specialty favored but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as a mentor for veterinary technicians and support staff
Educate clients
Perform treatments on veterinary patients
Administer radiation therapy treatments to patients
Position the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume
Deliver the prescribed dose
Animal handling
Help diagnostic imaging department run CT scans

Benefits

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
Referral bonuses and Competitive wages
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation ), sick time, and holiday pay
401(k) with corporate match
Pet care discounts
Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!