Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology - BC Cancer - Kelowna

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Kelowna, BC V1P 1N7In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Degree in Radiation Therapy or recognized certificate; CAMRT Certified.
  • Recent completion of Radiation Therapy training program or active employment as a Radiation Therapist.
  • Commitment to addressing Indigenous-specific racism and systemic oppression in healthcare.
  • Foundational knowledge of the impacts of settler-colonialism on health outcomes for Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive patient care, performing assessments and educating patients and families on treatment processes.
  • Consult with other healthcare professionals as needed for patient care.
  • Execute treatment planning by constructing immobilization devices and utilizing simulation equipment.
  • Position and mark patients to ensure optimal treatment plans.
  • Review and implement radiation treatment prescriptions with a focus on accuracy in dose calculation.
  • Educate patients on treatment plans and evaluate their understanding of side effects.
  • Perform quality assurance checks on equipment and maintain safety standards in the work environment.

Benefits

  • Access to professional development programs focused on cultural safety and diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
  • Work in a supportive, interdisciplinary team environment.
  • Contribute to a healthcare system dedicated to addressing systemic racism and improving Indigenous health outcomes.
  • Opportunity to create culturally relevant care plans that respect Indigenous ways of knowing and healing.
Full Job Description
Requisition number

198966E

Date posted

05/14/2026

Radiation Therapist, Radiation OncologyBC Cancer
Kelowna, BC

The Radiation Therapist provides radiation services and patient care in accordance with established policies and standards of professional practice for radiation therapy. Provides radiation services through treatment planning, delivery and follow up. Provides patient care such as assessment and patient and family education related to planning, treatment and side effects.

What you'll do
  • Provide patient care by performing duties such as patient assessment, reviewing patient and family history, educating patients and families on treatment process and side effects and recommending self-care measures.
  • Consult with and/or refers patients to members of other health care disciplines as required.
  • Perform treatment planning procedures by:
  • Constructing immobilization and beam directional and shaping devices.
  • Using simulation and related equipment for the generation and verification of treatment plans.
  • Positioning and marking patient to ensure optimal dose distribution & reproducibility of treatment plan.
  • Performing manual and computerized planning calculations for radiation treatment techniques.
  • Review, interpret and implement radiation treatment prescriptions for brachytherapy and external beam radiation therapy which includes computerized treatment plans, use of immobilizing and beam modifying devices and, accurate dose calculations. Maintain accurate treatment record.
  • Assist the patient in the interpretation of the treatment plan and evaluates the patient's understanding of treatment and side effects.
  • Ensure that patients and their families are aware of services available at BC Cancer and in the community.
  • Maintain patient records by collecting and documenting information related to the patient and health care history, radiation therapist assessment, symptom and side effect management, and patient and family education.
  • Perform quality assurance checks of equipment in assigned work area according to established procedures, maintains records of checks and takes appropriate action on equipment malfunctions.
  • Maintain a safe environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to safety policies and standards and emergency procedures.
  • Update own clinical knowledge and skills in Radiation Therapy by methods such as reviewing professional literature, consulting with other professionals and participating in relevant education programs. Develops a plan for professional development in collaboration with designated personnel/team and reviews progress to ensure goals are achieved within established time frames.

What you bring

Qualifications:
  • Degree in Radiation Therapy or recognized certificate and Canadian Association for Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) Certified. Within the preceding five (5) years, the successful completion of Radiation Therapy training program or active employment as a Radiation Therapist.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
  • Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach..

Core Competencies:
  • Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
  • Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

You have:
  • Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with patients, families, staff, physicians, and other health care providers.
  • Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Carry out the physical duties of the position.
  • Work independently and prioritize issues and workload.
  • Apply clinical and technical knowledge into practice.
  • Operate related equipment.
  • Demonstrate skills in CPR techniques.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
  • Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $54.12 to $67.56 per hour.
Location: 399 Royal Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1E2
Application will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 0700-1500/0715-1515/0730-1530/0800-1600/0930-1730/1030-1830/1100-1900 or as operationally required.
Requisition Number: 198966E

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