Radiation Therapist

Description

Radiation Therapist

PetCure Oncology

Seattle, WA

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm (No weekends or Holidays required); 32-40 hours/week

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At PetCure Oncology, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are seeking a Radiation Therapist certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or possession of a valid Radiation Therapy Technician state license. The primary role of the Radiation Therapist  is to administer radiation treatments, including stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), to canine and feline patients under the supervision of a board‐certified veterinary radiation oncologist. Additional responsibilities include compassionate patient care, anesthesia induction and monitoring, excellent client care, diligent documentation, and a high level of communication and teamwork.

Role Responsibilities:

• Providing the highest level of care and service to pet families and veterinarians.
• Being a 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.
• Using CT imaging and positioning to help determine how to best direct the radiation to minimize damage to healthy tissue.
• Performing custom immobilization and CT imaging.
• Patient positioning and linear accelerator adjustment.
• Preparing exam room and equipment.
• Linear accelerator warm‐up and checking beam consistency and accuracy of alignment.
• Contouring healthy structures accurately through treatment‐planning software.
• Following radiation safety protocols in a competent manner.
• 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.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• A minimum of two years as a staff radiation therapist delivering RT in human or veterinary medicine. NOTE: Veterinary experience IS NOT required for this position.
• Prior experience with Varian and Aria equipment is preferred and a huge plus!
• 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 (experience with Varian equipment preferred).
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as a strong knowledge and application of the English language.
• Tech savvy and easily able to pick up on new technology (we utilize Eclipse, ARIA, PowerPoint, Keystone PACS, Excel spreadsheets, and Outlook calendars/email).
• Willingness to gain proficiency in basic veterinary procedures including patient restraint and recovery.
• Willingness to learn normal veterinary anatomy for imaging matching/field validation purposes.
• Great energy, with great communication skills!
• Ability to adjust to a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and work within tight deadlines.
• Complex problem solving: Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to work well on a team and be a leader of innovation and teamwork.

PetCure Oncology, an affiliate of Thrive Pet Healthcare, manages a network of veterinary radiation oncology providers located within market-leading specialty animal hospitals around 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 10,500 pets with cancer since 2015. This new location will be out 8th comprehensive cancer treatment center across the country, PetCure also offers telehealth services for both veterinarians and pet owners. To learn more, please visit

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Competitive compensation $60-70/hr
• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account ​​​​​​​
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution
• Continuing education and development support through our library of  free CE courses .

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.