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Job Description The Angell Animal Medical Center (AAMC) in historic Boston, MA is seeking applicants for a Staff Veterinarian- Medical Oncologist. Angell has served the greater Boston and scenic New England area as a primary care facility, a 24-hour emergency hospital, and as a tertiary referral center for close to a century. Angell is a premier veterinary institution staffed by 42 senior veterinarians, 17 interns, and 11 residents. Angell offers specialty services in anesthesiology, avian and exotic medicine, cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, dentistry, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care medicine, internal medicine, neurology and neurosurgery, medical and radiation oncology, ophthalmology, anatomic and clinical pathology, and surgery. AAMC is a rich educational environment offering weekly on-site continuing education seminars and regular multi-disciplinary specialty. AAMC is part of the MSPCA, one of the oldest and most respected humane organizations in the world. Working for a veterinary hospital that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds a wonderful dimension to delivering high quality veterinary medicine. Enjoy the diverse culture, arts & entertainment, and sports events in Boston, or spend weekends ocean-side or hiking on scenic mountain trails within a short drive of the city. Our doctors practice in an ~ 80,000 square foot, state-of-the-art hospital containing a critical care unit, blood bank, multiple specialty rooms, 7 surgical suites, full service clinical laboratory, microbiology service, necropsy suite, histopathology laboratory for on-site biopsy evaluation. AAMC’s Diagnostic Imaging Center, supported by 4 board-certified radiologists (a fifth to start this summer!), has a new state-of-the-art 16 slice Toshiba CT, MRI has a new 1.5 T unit, and C-Arm for fluoroscopic imaging. Our radiation oncology service has installed a Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator. Angell is the first site in New England to offer stereotactic radiation in addition to traditionally fractionated 3D conformal and intensity modulated radiation therapy. Our current oncology staff is comprised of three board certified medical oncologists (a fourth to start this summer!) five oncology technicians, two certified radiation therapist and service secretary. In addition our oncology service prides itself on a close collaborative relationship with our surgery service (we have one surgical oncologist!), and the clinical and anatomic pathologist to provide a complete in house service that is very unique in its approach to managing oncology patients. MSPCA/Angell has a very competitive salary with flexible schedules. We are a values based organization with a focus on client service, patient care and life-work balance. POSITION DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: We are seeking a board certified or board eligible veterinary medical oncologist. The qualified individual will be responsible for receiving patients with problems limited to the specialty of medical oncology, participation in mentorship and training of the medicine residents and interns, providing consultations to the Angell veterinary staff and acting as a resource to our referral community. Requirements Qualified applicants must have a DVM or equivalent and ACVIM (oncology) board certification. Board eligible candidates or those having completed an ACVIM (oncology) residency will be considered. If you’d like additional information, please email our chief medical officer: Megan Whelan, DVM, DACVECC (Chief Medical Officer)

Job Description Position: Radiation Medicine Therapist Department: Radiation Oncology Schedule: Full Time, Day Compensation Range: $42.87- $55.46 POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Chief Radiation Medicine Technologist and under the general supervision, delivers accurate dosages of radiation using up-to-date equipment and documents same in order to fulfill the prescription given by the physician and provide quality patient care. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: • Prepares and positions patients according to established procedure., • Reviews patient treatment chart for prescription, treatment time and prescribed dose, and prepares treatment room and equipment according to procedure., • Explains procedures to patients, to elicit their cooperation; reassures patients regarding treatment reactions, and advises on care of irradiated body areas., • Prepares patients for treatment, moving patients from wheelchair or lifter to treatment table as needed., • Positions patient, set up equipment and adjusts and activities controls., • Administers prescribed radiation therapy to patients according to established procedure., • Places blocks and/or wedges as necessary., • Administers radiation therapy to patients, operating radiation machines to provide proper dosage as prescribed., • Monitors patient during treatments for movement using television screen and intercom system., • Monitors overall condition of patient, checking for skin changes and discoloration, and discusses with patient his/her physical condition noting changes such as nausea, sore throat and the like and determining whether it is necessary to consult physician prior to treatment., • Ensures that blood counts and port films are satisfactory and recorded weekly., • Calculates surface dose, depth, cumulating, and total doses of radiation, in the absence of the Radiation Physicist., • Assists Physicist in taking contours and measurements on the patient and assists in verifying the treatment plans., • Documents treatment in patient chart according to prescribed practice., • Records in patient’s chart exact dosage delivered and draws diagrams of patient’s treatment fields, and updates diagrams to reflect and document changes in original set-up as ordered by physicians., • Cleans and maintains equipment., • Performs related service duties such as keeping treatment room supplied with necessary supplies and general cleaning of work area., • Inspects all equipment safety interlocks according to established procedure., • Monitors equipment and reporting malfunctions., • Performs related clerical and technical duties such as filing and maintaining required records, scheduling appointments, maintaining adequate supplies in treatment rooms, attending patient care conferences., • Keeps abreast of developments in trends and techniques of radiation therapy through appropriate technical journals and participation in educational programs and meetings., • Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided., • Fosters interpersonal relationships with patients, visitor, physicians and fellow employees in a courteous, professional and friendly manner., • Maintains all designated hospital information confidential at all times., • Utilizes hospital's Values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division's hospital mission., • Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures. JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: • Requires knowledge of Radiation Medicine generally acquired through completion of an Associate’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. EXPERIENCE: • Requires knowledge of department policies and procedures, familiarity with equipment, and proper set-up of equipment normally acquired through three to six months on-the-job training. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: • Requires analytical ability to determine proper set-up of equipment and patient, calculate length of treatment and detect adverse reactions to treatments., • Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to work with others and deal effectively with patients. For more information on the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), please visit:

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Under the direction of the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists, the Staff Radiation Therapist will demonstrate essential skills of treatment modalities and protocols to accurately set-up and administer daily radiotherapy treatments. May be required to travel to network satellite clinics as directed

Supervises Staff Radiation Therapists, Radiation Therapist Clinical Assistant(s) and students assigned to the area. Participates in specialty areas such as Clinical Instruction of Radiation Therapy Technology Students, Intra-operative Radiation Therapy and Stereotactic Radiation surgery. Instructs a

Calculates surface dose, depth, cumulating, and total doses of radiation, in the absence of the Radiation Physicist. Reporting to the Chief Radiation Medicine Technologist and under the general supervision, delivers accurate dosages of radiation using up-to-date equipment and documents same in order

Under the direction of the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists, the Staff Radiation Therapist will demonstrate essential skills of treatment modalities and protocols to accurately set-up and administer daily radiotherapy treatments. Rotates to other treatment areas as directed by the Chief and Lead

Reporting to the Chief Radiation Medicine Technologist and under the general supervision, delivers accurate dosages of radiation using up-to-date equipment and documents same in order to fulfill the prescription given by the physician and provide quality patient care. Administers radiation therapy t

The Radiation Medicine Therapist delivers safe, accurate radiation treatments in accordance with the physician's prescription. If you're a dedicated Radiation Medicine Therapist seeking a stable Monday-Friday schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care, we'd love to spea

The Technologist should inform the patient that s/he will be responsible for administering ionizing radiation therapy according to prescription and instruction of the radiation oncologist. The Radiation Therapist must ensure quality patient care and maintain the highest level of patient and personne

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