Unit Summary
As a part of a Regional Cancer Program, the Radiation Therapy / Treatment Planning Department of the Juravinski Cancer Centre is an expanding program that provides state-of-the-art planning, simulation and treatment for both external beam radiation and brachytherapy as well as comprehensive support for Radiation Therapy patients. The department includes a School of Radiation Therapy with Clinical Coordinators, and a treatment and administrative staff that include Radiation Therapists, Treatment Planners, Nurses, Mould Room Technicians, Clerks, Secretaries and Health Care Aides.
Currently, there are 3 CT Simulators, 1 MRI Simulator, state-of-the-art treatment planning system, 10 Varian Linear Accelerators, one Ortho-Voltage machine, an HDR Brachytherapy suite, and a CyberKnife unit.
Position Summary
The duties and responsibilities of the Radiation Therapist includes; assessing and educating patients, planning and administering radiation treatment, documenting prescriptions and related patient treatment information. The Radiation Therapist will take active participation in undergraduate student education, quality assurance programs, research and continuing education and will be required to perform other related duties and activities as assigned.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday; day
Qualifications
1. Current Radiation Therapist registration with the CMRTO required
2. Current OAMRT and CAMRT membership preferred
3. Current BCLS certification with ongoing re-certification mandatory
4. Minimum 3 years recent and relevant Radiation Therapist experience
5. MRI Certification is preferred
6. IV Insertion Certification is considered an asset
7. Volunteer participation in recent and relevant Radiation Therapy working groups and/or committees.
8. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development.
9. Excellent technical, communication, patient assessment, and critical analysis skills
10. Excellent interpersonal skills.
11. Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, compassion, initiative when dealing with patients/families
12. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload
13. Knowledge of computer systems and general office software
Guidelines
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement
