Veterinary Technician I – Radiation Oncology – 1027137-6689

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Technician I – Radiation Oncology

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Certified Veterinary Technician Benefits

In 2024 Forbes ranked the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as #13
among all US public colleges, on the basis of return on investment,
student success, student debt, and alumni leadership and influence. Only
one other campus featuring a veterinary college ranked above U. of I.

Job Summary

The Veterinary Technician I – Radiation Oncology will be responsible for
performing anesthesia and providing standard paramedical and nursing
care under the direction of faculty clinicians in a courteous and
professional manner. The Veterinary Technician I will also be
responsible for daily treatments of animals undergoing radiation therapy
and may be asked to assist in other areas of the hospital. In addition
to maintaining any needed logs and records, the Veterinary Technician I
might be asked to contribute to research activities. Due to the teaching
emphasis of the hospital, the Veterinary Technician I may be responsible
in assisting in the training of veterinary students, veterinary
technician students and others in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
in veterinary radiation oncology.

Duties & Responsibilities

– Patient Care – Perform anesthesia, provide proficient and standard
paramedical technical support, nursing care and instruction in a
professional and courteous manner

Perform initial vital assessment of patients (body weight,
temperature, pulse, and respiration), and assist clinicians, staff
and students in conducting physical examinations, handling animals,
and updating clinical records.

Interact with pet owners to obtain history of pets progress since
the last visit (receive) and provide information about patient care
to owners (release patients) for radiation therapy.

Induce anesthesia of animals for treatment under the direction of a
veterinarian.

Perform monitoring of anesthesia (including IV catheter placement or
restraint).

Ensure the proper and complete treatment of animals, which could
include helping to collect biologic samples, tending to animal needs
(such as cleaning of wounds and bandaging).

Administer oral or parenteral medication, SQ or IV fluids to
radiation therapy patients under the direction of radiation oncology
veterinarians.

Recognize and respond to emergency situations related to the
administration of anesthetics.

Coordinate diagnostic imaging as needed for radiation therapy
patients.

Communicate with pet owners to facilitate appointment scheduling,
and coordinate visit with any needed services (medical oncology,
imaging, anesthesia).

– Manage paperwork and maintenance of the radiation therapy service

Perform daily quality assurance (QA) and assist the physicist with
monthly and annual QA

Clean and maintain equipment and instruments.

Maintain supplies necessary to radiation treatment planning and
positioning.

Maintain treatment records as instructed.

– Use radiation therapy equipment to treat animals with radiation
therapy

Position animals for radiation therapy using positioning aids and
verify positioning with appropriate techniques (orthogonal portal
radiography or cone beam CT).

Run the linear accelerator to complete treatments.

Recognize interlocks and take appropriate measures to resolve issues
for the machine and software.

– Other duties as assigned, which may include clinical or basic
research that involves radiation therapy

Additional Physical Demands

This position involves working in a potentially stressful environment,
req iring reliable performance. Physical tasks, such as lifting a 40lb.
dog, are common, and handling animals poses some risk of injury.
Strength and caution are necessary, especially during procedures.
Exposure to anesthetic agents, animal waste, fluids, and hazardous
materials is a potential risk. Those with allergies to animal dander,
dust, or hay may experience discomfort. The role may also involve
contact with animals carrying diseases transmissible to humans and
exposure to chemicals and anesthetic gases.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Successful completion of a veterinary technology program accredited
by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

2. Current certification as a Veterinary Technician by the Illinois
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

3. One (1) year (12 months) of paramedical veterinary experience
comparable to that performed at the Veterinary Technician (General)
level of this series or in other positions of comparable responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Illinois Veterinary Technician Certification must be maintained
throughout employment.

Familiar with federal regulations and university and hospital polices
regarding the use and handling of controlled substances.

Skill in the operation of surgical, laboratory and diagnostic equipment.

Able to adapt to new techn