Veterinary Technician - Radiation Oncology

About This Role

This role is for a passionate and skilled Veterinary Technician in Radiation Oncology, contributing to advanced veterinary care. The technician will perform a variety of tasks including patient set-ups, administering radiation doses, and educating clients on oncology care.

Responsibilities

• Understand different types of radiation energies/modalities and appropriate uses for each
• Perform basic RT patient set-ups under supervision of doctors and higher-level technicians
• Administer appropriate radiation doses to patients under supervision of higher-level technicians
• Discharge Oncology patients from the hospital, including basic client education
• Admit Oncology patients and obtain thorough 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
• Place peripheral over-the-needle catheter in all peripheral vessels
• Recognize abnormal heart and lung sounds
• Accurately calculate all medical math including advanced and CRIs
• Recognize patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR according to R.E.C.O.V.E.R guidelines
• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia
• Maintain and care for anesthesia equipment

Requirements

• Interest in Oncology
• Experience in Radiation Oncology (preferred but will train the right candidate)
• Great attitude and strong drive to succeed

Benefits