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Radiation Therapist
full-timeUnited States

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United States

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full-time

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BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an extraordinary Radiation Therapist Veterinary Technician! 

  • Are you a passionate technician looking to improve your skills in the veterinary field? 

  • Do you have a passion for Oncology? 

  • Have you been trained in Human Radiation Therapy and want to cross into Veterinary Medicine? 

  • Are you driven, dependable, committed, and knowledgeable?  

 

As a Radiation Therapist Veterinary Technician, you will be able to demonstrate the following:        

  • Understand the different types of radiation energies/modalities and appropriate uses for each 

  • Be comfortable running a Varian 2100 EX Clinac 

  • This linac is equipped with RapidArc and SRT technologies and on-board imaging (CBCT and KV/MV) 

  • Must be comfortable with performing daily and patient QA and have open lines of communication with physicists/ service engineers 

  • Must have working knowledge or ability to learn MOSAIQ record and verify system 

  • Ability to perform RT patient set-ups under the supervision of radiation oncologists 

  • Ability to administer appropriate radiation doses to patients under the supervision of radiation oncologists 

  • 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. 

  • Be willing/able to assist veterinary technicians in procedures outside of radiation administration, such as CT simulations 

  • The ideal candidate will be available to work 8 hours/day, 5 days/week (from 8am-4pm), but variations of this schedule can be considered 

  • If you are already a licensed veterinary technician, you must be willing to assist or oversee induction and maintenance and recovery of anesthetized patients, assist with patient restraint, be able to calculate drug doses including CRIs and maintain a working knowledge of pharmacokinetics of all drugs routinely used, and occasionally help in other areas of the hospital when/if needed. You will also need to have excellent communication skills with owners and with other members of our hospital as well as referral hospitals. 

 

Why BluePearl?  

  • Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.  

  • We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.  

  • To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.  

  • We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:  

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.  

  • Parental leave benefits   

  • Flexible work schedules  

  • 401k and retirement planning   

  • Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans  

  • A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment  

  • We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets  

 

 

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. 

Other facts

Tech stack
Radiation Therapy,Veterinary Medicine,Oncology,Patient QA,Communication Skills,Client Education,Drug Dosing,Patient Restraint,MOSAIQ System,Radiation Doses Administration,CT Simulations,Anesthesia Assistance,History Taking,Dependability,Commitment,Knowledge

About BluePearl Pet Hospital

We have hospitals located throughout the country, many of which are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Our veterinarians use innovative procedures, high-tech equipment and the latest treatment methods to provide comprehensive medical care to pets. We combine this expertise with a love for animals and the belief that kindness is the foundation of veterinary medicine.

Our mission: Provide exceptional specialty and emergency care for pets by supporting each other through our shared passion, knowledge and talents.

At BluePearl, we recognize that pets are part of the family. We honor the human-animal bond by providing the very best in advanced medical care for pets – including techniques that were once reserved exclusively for humans.

Our vision: Elevate the industry in pursuit of sustainable veterinary excellence so pets receive the best care when they need it most.

We are committed to upholding the highest medical standards and are constantly searching for new and better ways to treat our patients and advance our profession.

Our Guiding Principles

These Five Principles connect all of our BluePearl hospitals and guide the actions and decisions of our Associates every day.

Quality: Quality begins with delivering our best to the people and pets we serve. It continues through all that we do.​

Responsibility: We take responsibility without being asked. ​We support the responsibilities of others.​

Mutuality: A mutual benefit is a shared benefit. A shared benefit will endure.

Efficiency: Our resources are precious. Being efficient helps us accomplish more and waste less. ​

Freedom: Freedom lets us shape our future. Performance allows us to remain free.​

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Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Veterinary Services

What you'll do

  • As a Radiation Therapist Veterinary Technician, you will perform patient set-ups and administer radiation doses under the supervision of radiation oncologists. You will also assist with client education and the admission and discharge of oncology patients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Radiation Therapist do at BluePearl Pet Hospital?

As a Radiation Therapist at BluePearl Pet Hospital, you will: as a Radiation Therapist Veterinary Technician, you will perform patient set-ups and administer radiation doses under the supervision of radiation oncologists. You will also assist with client education and the admission and discharge of oncology patients..

Why join BluePearl Pet Hospital as a Radiation Therapist?

BluePearl Pet Hospital is a leading Veterinary Services company.

Is the Radiation Therapist position at BluePearl Pet Hospital remote?

The Radiation Therapist position at BluePearl Pet Hospital is based in United States, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Radiation Therapist position at BluePearl Pet Hospital?

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