Radiation Therapist - Relief

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,104 - 75,768; Part time

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is looking for a highly energized and compassionate Relief Radiation Therapist for a PRN role in Pittsburgh, working with PetCure Oncology. This role involves duties like delivering radiation therapy, documenting patient conditions, and following safety protocols while working with a supportive team.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications. Compensation ranges from $40 to $55 per hour. Join us in providing exceptional care to pets and their families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years as a staff radiation therapist delivering RT in human or veterinary medicine.
• Successful completion of a relevant degree program and a certificate program in radiation therapy.
• Willingness to learn normal veterinary anatomy for CT and field validation purposes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy and assist in monitoring patients' conditions.
• Document patient information and upload imaging for cloud-based planning.
• Follow radiation safety protocols and educate the community and veterinary events.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Tech savvy

Ability to adjust in a fluid, fast-paced environment

Complex problem solving

Ability to work well on a team

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy

Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Tools

Varian and Aria equipment

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

PetCure Oncology is seeking a highly energized, compassionate Relief Radiation Therapist for a PRN role at our Pittsburgh Blue Pearl North location.

Compensation: $40 - $55 / hour.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Being the single RTT on‑site, with on‑site DVM and Vet Tech support with remote Rad Onc support
• Providing the highest level of care and service to pet families and veterinarians
• Primary communicator to pet families regarding radiation, side effects, and follow‑up
• Accurately delivering the prescribed course of radiation therapy and assisting in monitoring the patient’s physical condition during treatment
• Documenting patient information in medical records and uploading pertinent patient imaging for cloud‑based planning
• Validating plans and performing QA with Portal Dosimetry
• Using CT imaging and positioning to help determine how to best direct the radiation to minimize damage to healthy tissue (CBCT & some MV imaging)
• Performing custom immobilization and CT imaging
• Patient positioning and linear accelerator adjustment
• Assisting in quarterly inventory
• Linear‑accelerator warm‑up and checking beam consistency and accuracy of alignment
• Being comfortable with discussing the cost of services and collecting payments for services
• Following radiation safety protocols in a competent manner and participating as the on‑site Radiation Safety Liaison with the Statutory Radiation Safety Officer
• Promoting SRS through education and participation in community and veterinary events and other duties according to company needs and your strengths and desires over time

Ideal Candidate Education & Experience

• Minimum of two years as a staff radiation therapist delivering RT in human or veterinary medicine. Veterinary experience is not required.
• Prior experience with Varian and Aria equipment is preferred
• Successful completion of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in radiation therapy or a radiography program, plus a 12‑month certificate program in radiation therapy
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or possession of a valid Radiation Therapy Technician state license
• Experience delivering stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) with a RapidArc‑capable linear accelerator and onboard CBCT
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong knowledge of English
• Tech savvy and able to pick up new technology (ARIA, Eclipse, Asteris Keystone PACS, SalesForce.com, Microsoft Office 365, Windows, spreadsheets, email)
• Willingness to gain proficiency in basic veterinary procedures including patient restraint and recovery
• Willingness to learn normal veterinary anatomy for CT and field validation purposes
• Great energy and excellent communication skills
• Ability to adjust in a fluid, fast‑paced environment, multi‑task, and work within tight deadlines
• Complex problem solving: ability to identify complex problems, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions
• Ability to work well on a team and be a leader of innovation and teamwork

Learn more about this exciting opportunity at PetCureOncology.com.

Company Overview
PetCure Oncology, an affiliate of Thrive Pet Healthcare, manages a network of veterinary radiation oncology providers located within market‑leading specialty animal hospitals across the country. Through these partnerships, PetCure collaborates with specialists across services to offer pet owners and referring veterinarians comprehensive cancer care. The PetCure Oncology national network has treated more than 6,500 pets with cancer since 2015. With eight comprehensive cancer treatment centers across the country, PetCure also offers telehealth services for both veterinarians and pet owners.