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Calling All Superhero Radiation Therapists!



Do you have a passion for animals and a secret love of working with a brand new Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator (don't worry, we won't tell)? Then unleash your inner superhero and join our amazing team at Veterinary Specialty Center, a cutting-edge veterinary specialty and emergency hospital!



Here's why you'll love being a Radiation Therapist with us:


* Be a Hero for Pets: Use your skills to fight cancer and other nasty diseases in our furry friends!
* Tech-tastic Toys: Work with the latest and greatest radiation therapy equipment.
* Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Collaborate with our compassionate radiation oncologists, technicians, and other heroes to create personalized treatment plans for each patient.
* No Ordinary Day: Experience the excitement (and rewards!) of working in a fast-paced, cutting-edge setting.
* Learning Never Ends: We're all about continuous learning and development, so unleash your curiosity!
* Benefits Fit for a Hero: Competitive salary, pawsome benefits package, free pet insurance, and a student loan repayment (we help pay your loans)!



Are you the Radiation Therapist we've been waiting for?


* You're a licensed Radiation Therapist with a passion for animal welfare.
* You have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can stay calm under pressure.
* You're a compassionate individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of animals.
* Bonus points for a love of superhero movies and/or a secret stash of animal puns!



Ready to join the pack?

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
* Administer radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.
* Prepare and position patients and select anatomic parameters accurately.
* Deliver appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.
* Maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions.
* Maintain and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerator.
* Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
* Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
* Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history).

Requirements:
* Radiation Therapist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
* IEMA license required and ARRT license in good standing

Education:
* Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* No weekends



Experience:
* Radiation therapy: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Bannockburn, IL 60015: Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location: In person