radiation therapist - Clackamas, OR, United States - VCA Animal Hospitals

Description

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our growing Oncology Department (Medical and Radiation)

A little about the position and our hospital:

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.


Qualifications:

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

Compensation:
Starting wage of $53/hr. Starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available. Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available.

Schedule:
Full-time opportunity. Flexibility with work hours, Monday-Friday consistent.

Benefits of joining VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists Team

• 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
• Plus so much more

Apply today We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed.

It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

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