Job Information
Washington State University Radiation Therapist - Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman, Washington
Radiation Therapist - Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
January 13, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
302G-NNCSNPS - Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist
Business Title:
Radiation Therapist - Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Employee Type:
Classified
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
This position will administer radiation treatments, including stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), to canine and feline (and occasionally other species) patients under the supervision of a board-certified veterinary radiation oncologist. WSU provides the highest level of care and service to animal patients and their families within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. We are equipped with a new Elekta Infinity Linear accelerator, and we use the Monaco system for treatment planning. The applicant would be expected to position patients of all sizes and shapes and to accurately deliver the prescribed course of radiation therapy. Dosimetry experience highly valued and would allow for helping with development of treatment plans. Additional responsibilities will include plan Quality Assurance (QA), thorough documentation of cases, and may include helping with planning Computed Tomography (CT) setups. The applicant may also be asked to hold patients for anesthesia induction, observe patients post anesthesia until they are awake and assist with monitor medical procures (blood draws, obtaining small biopsies or fine needle aspirates of masses). A high level of communication and commitment to teamwork is desired.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree in the physical or biological sciences OR Registered in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists or equivalent organization AND two years of experience in Radiation Therapy Technology AND completion of a one-year program in Medical Dosimetry recognized by the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists OR One year of on-the-job training in dosimetry under the supervision of a dosimetrist, medical physicist or radiation oncologist; OR equivalent education/experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Two years of experience as a Radiation Technologist.
• Training in dosimetry to help develop treatment plans. This could be one year of on-the-job training in dosimetry under the supervision of a dosimetrist, medical physicist or radiation oncologist, or highly preferred completion of a program in Medical Dosimetry recognized by the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to work with animals and owners of animals.
• Desire to work with veterinary technicians to help with patient care.
• Desire to work in a training atmosphere interacting with student and residents.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
College of Veterinary Medicine
Department Name:
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
City, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link:
https://vetmed.wsu.edu
Monthly Salary:
$6,705 to $9,021 | Range 67 (Steps A-M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive schedule