Radiation Therapy (RTT) Tech

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Specialty Lead and / or the direction of a staff veterinary radiation oncologist, performs a variety of duties to assist in providing for care of radiation oncology patients and promoting a safe, positive and team-oriented environment. This position provides a high level of quality service to patients found within the scope of services. Therapists should be caring, sympathetic, responsible, and detail oriented. They must be able to direct or supervise others, correctly assess patients’ conditions, and communicate with the staff radiation oncologists. Coordinate and provide radiation therapy for in- and outpatients; actively facilitate a team-oriented work ethic, both within the Radiation Oncology service.

The aspects of this job are multi-faceted and will be described based on assigned duties :

Halcyon Operation and Quality Assurance :

• Run machine performance checks each morning and as needed throughout the day.
• Perform the required daily and quality assurance testing.
• Collaborate with Varian hardware and software support to maintain smooth service operation.
• Understand the underlying principles behind high energy x-ray production and treatment administration.
• Trouble-shooting skills to address treatment system errors.
• Perform CT scanner warm-up and shutdown as appropriate for the machine.
• Notify administration if there are issues that need to be addressed with the CT scanner.

Veterinary Radiation Therapy and Care :

General Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

Duties will include :

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical / Dental / Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

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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).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at