Job detail

Radiation Therapist - Central Zone

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

#Healthcare #Patient Care #Oncology #Medical Imaging #CT Scanner #Clinical Simulation #Dosimetry #Radiation Therapy #Brachytherapy

Quick overview

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for preparing cancer patients and their charts for radiation treatment, including localization and calculations. They deliver external beam therapy and brachytherapy while managing radioactive sources and precepting students.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program and hold a valid license with the Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals. Proficiency in relevant computer software and strong communication skills are required.

professional certificateData EntryInterpersonal CommunicationCT ScanningBrachytherapyRadiation TherapyDosimetryPatient ChartingClinical PreceptingTreatment LocalizationExternal Beam Therapy

Job description

Req ID

187277
Location:
Central
Zone,
Dickson
Building -
QEII
Department:
CANC
Radiation
Therapy
Type of
Employment:
Permanent and
Assignment
Opportunities
Available
Union: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com [https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.novascotia.com_&d=DwMGaQ&c=jf_iaSHvJObTbx-siA1ZOg&r=BFgOnrkUsHW_Tvd65QcaGYKEzmZtUxBjxEYiREoxQ-0&m=iswU5Z70jVJF343vW-MNwT-6R0u3vO5H4lleL90zL0A8GGWH7bKZfQd0jcd74GFW&s=COWHhROrGe5TPybd5OWUN0rrMlD7YkQTRNlhzg0sBiw&e=] to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

What We Offer

Successful candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus and/or relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

About the opportunity

The Radiation Therapist accurately and precisely prepares a cancer patient and their chart for administration of a course of radiation treatments. This includes fabrication of accessories (such as casts), treatment localization (through operation of conventional simulator and operation of CT scanner with simulation software, treatment calculations (in-depth knowledge of treatment plans, dosimetry and outputs), data entry (for record and verify system and online image acquisition system), treatment delivery including external beam therapy and brachytherapy in the OR (utilizing multiple different units and technologies), handling of radioactive sources and student teaching and precepting (for radiation therapy students, residents and visiting students).

About you

We would love to hear from you if you have the following

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program in Canada or a non-Canadian program recognized by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
License and registration with the Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals
Excellent working knowledge of relevant computer software programs
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

HOURS
Permanent full-time positions available; 75 hours biweekly
Long assignment full-time positions available; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and benefits

$46.79 - $57.32 Hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca [javascript:void(0);]