Veterinary Radiation Oncology Therapist Position Available In Wake, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Veterinary Radiation Oncology Therapist position in Raleigh, NC, offers an anticipated salary range of $48,200-$55,800 with VTS or RT certification. Responsibilities include patient care, coordination, and specialized equipment use in a fast-changing, teaching environment. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and two years of medical diagnostics experience. The NC State Veterinary Hospital is hiring for this role.
Job Description
Veterinary Radiation Oncology Therapist In addition to your application, please include as attachments a resume and the contact information for at least three professional references. Posting Details
Job Posting Information Posting Number
PG194570SP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Veterinary Radiation Oncology Therapist
Anticipated Hiring Range $48,200
- $55,800 with VTS or RT certification
Work Schedule M-F daytime hours, occasional overtime
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department CVM Teaching Hospital
About the Department The NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH), established in 1983, is one of the highest rated veterinary academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states.
The hospital staffs over twenty clinical services with board certified specialists that are nationally and even internationally renowned, ensuring the VH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, nearly 35,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state of the art specialty healthcare, expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine. Essential Job Duties This position provides care and coordination for patients with the Radiation Oncology department of the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center. The Radiation Oncology service offers leading edge care for patients in need of diagnosis and treatment related to various types of cancer. A person in this department must possess in-depth knowledge of veterinary medicine and a strong desire to work in a fast-changing, teaching environment with a varied population of people. Direct patient care duties include but are not limited to:
Act as primary point of contact for scheduling and delivering radiation therapy to patients
Participate in client check in, patient admitting, updates, scheduling, and questions
In depth knowledge of service specific patients through student and clinician communications regarding presenting problems, diagnostics, treatment options and overall projected plan of care
Perform and support various diagnostic testing and procedures including; anesthesia support and monitoring, CT imaging, LINAC radiation setup & delivery
Prepare patients for radiation treatments through communication, planning review, and adherence to prescribed clinical plans
Provide direct patient care and medical treatments including TPR, BP monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sedative/treatment therapy injections
Perform moderate risk drug calculations, including CRI, IV fluid, medical pain management and chemotherapy treatment therapies
Provide post-anesthesia and post-sedation recovery and care, including pain management, for an array of elective procedures
Direct monitoring of radiation oncology patients, associated with, but not limited to the following diseases; Lymphoma, Mammary Tumors, Oral Melanoma, Hemangiosarcoma, Mast Cell Tumor, Osteosarcoma
Proficient use of specialized patient care equipment such as LINAC system, anesthesia machine, IV fluid pumps, pulse Oximeter, BP monitor, syringe pump
Perform all quality control checks for specialized radiation equipment
Work in tandem with diagnostic groups associated with CT, Anesthesia, Radiology The position provides essential patient, departmental and hospital coordination of workflow, information and teaching with duties to include, but are not limited to:
Work directly with hospital personnel to facilitate communication and anticipate, integrate, and coordinate services that optimize both internal and external satisfaction and overall patient care.
Recordand communicate a variety of data relating to patient care, client/rDVM communication and diagnostic testing/treatments with use of hospital information systems.
Orientation, teaching, and coaching new staff, students, interns and residents in related policies, procedures, and patient care
Maintain a clean and working environment following hospital standards, infectious disease and hospital policies, along with OSHA, EHS and Radiation Safety policies and trainings
Participate in financial responsibilities such as procedural/consult charges, billing communications, estimate updates
Participate in coordination of patient visit including but not limited to; requesting radiographic/surgical/anesthetic procedures, medication requests and diagnostic sample submission
Keep all necessary equipment in clean and working order and have all necessary and appropriate stocked supplies available for procedures and daily patient care Other Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications Minimum Experience/Education High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in medical diagnostics; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licenses. Other Required Qualifications Previous experience in a canine / feline veterinary setting.
Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
Ability to provide high quality customer service.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work beyond scheduled work hours when needed.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be an active participant in problem solving and team advancement.
Ability to work effectively with computers and electronics.
Ability to work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.
Desire to teach 4th year veterinary students Preferred Qualifications Previous experience as a veterinary technician in a clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital. Required License or Certification Licensed/Registered/Certified by any state
Graduation from an AVMA fully accredited two
- or four-year Veterinary Technician program RT “Radiation Therapist” Valid NC Driver’s License required No
Commercial Driver’s License Required? No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date 05/06/2025
Earliest Close Date - (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date.
Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 05/12/2025
Notice to Applicants Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application. Special Instructions In addition to your application, please include as attachments a resume and the contact information for at least three professional references. Position Details Position Number 00050247
Position Type SHRA
Position Classification Band Title Medical Diagnostic Technician
Position Classification Band Level Journey
Position Classification Salary Range $ 33,540
- $ 85,705
Salary Grade Equivalency GN11
Alternate Option If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation
- Adverse Weather Mandatory
- Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory
- Fire/Explosions, Mandatory
- Medical Emergencies, Mandatory
- Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory
- Transportation Accidents, Mandatory
- Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory
- Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory
- Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies
Time Limited Position No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable) Department Id 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital
EEO