Veterinary Technician - Radiation Oncology
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an extraordinary Radiation Oncology Veterinary Technician! This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system. If you have been looking for a way to advance your career, please check us out. The ideal candidate should have experience in Radiation Oncology. Along with a great attitude and a strong drive to succeed and build your career in Veterinary medicine, you will have huge growth opportunities within the service itself. We will also train the right candidate! If you have an interest in Oncology apply today!
Requirements
- Experience in Radiation Oncology
- Great attitude
- Strong drive to succeed
- Interest in Oncology
Responsibilities
- Understanding the different types of radiation energies/modalities and appropriate uses for each
- Ability to perform basic RT patient set-ups under the supervision of doctors and higher-level technicians
- Ability to administer appropriate radiation doses to patients under the supervision of higher-level technicians
- Discharge Oncology patients from the hospital, including basic client education.
- Ability to admit Oncology patients and obtain through history including current medications and dosages, response to treatment and side effects, intensity and duration.
- Apply critical thinking skills, understand and notify doctors appropriately when working with laboratory results
- Understand pharmacodynamics & pharmacokinetics of commonly used medications
- Able to place peripheral over-the-needle catheter in all peripheral vessels
- Recognize abnormal heart and lung sounds
- Accurately calculates all medical math including advanced and CRIs.
- Recognizes patients at risk for arrest and initiates CPR according to R.E.C.O.V.E.R guidelines
- Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia
- Ability to maintain and care for anesthesia equipment
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance
- Discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Parental leave benefits
- Flexible work schedules
- 401k and retirement planning
- Paid time off
- Floating holiday plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
