Radiation Therapist
- Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Salary Range: $46.28 - $54.48 per hour · Temporary
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- Salary Range: $46.28 - $54.48 per hour
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Original job description
Radiation Therapists are a part of an interdisciplinary health care team that provides radiation therapy to oncology patients. This patient-focused position requires both a positive attitude and a high degree of dedication to team work.
Job duties based upon a rotation may include:
- CT Simulation;
- Preparation of treatment accessories;
- Participation in treatment planning process;
- Treatment delivery according to the radiation oncologist's prescription;
- Utilization of Linear Accelerator equipment;
- Delivery of Patient education as related to the radiation treatment;
- Participating in all aspects of the department's quality assurance program;
- Other duties as related.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a diploma in Radiation Therapy from a recognized/accredited radiation therapy program or Bachelor of Science in Radiation Science with a diploma of Health Sciences in Radiation Therapy;
- Must be registered with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) and the Prince Edward Island Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (PEIAMRT);
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and cooperatively with others are required;
- The successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record.
Other Qualifications:
- Preference may be given to candidates with previous experience;
- Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.
Please Note: Applicants are expected to complete the full length of this assignment unless appointed to a permanent position
Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.
Salary Range: $46.28 - $54.48 per hour
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Monday – Friday / Days.
Posting ID: 171487-1225QETI
More about this job
Responsibilities
Perform CT simulations, prepare treatment accessories, contribute to treatment planning, and deliver radiation treatments according to the radiation oncologist's prescription using linear accelerator equipment. Educate patients about their treatment and participate in the department's quality assurance program.
Requirements
Applicants must have a recognized radiation therapy diploma or a Bachelor of Science in Radiation Science with a Health Sciences diploma in Radiation Therapy, and must be registered with CAMRT and PEIAMRT. Strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and cooperatively, and a good work and attendance record are required; prior experience and additional relevant education are assets.
Skills
- Radiation Therapy
- CT Simulation
- Treatment Planning
- Radiation Treatment Delivery
- Linear Accelerator Operation
- Patient Education
- Quality Assurance
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Independent Work
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Radiation Therapy
- Oncology
- CT Simulation
- Treatment Accessories
- Treatment Planning
- Radiation Oncologist
- Radiation Treatment
- Linear Accelerator
- Patient Education
- Quality Assurance
- CAMRT
- PEIAMRT
- Radiation Therapy Diploma
- Radiation Science
- Health Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team
- Patient Care
- Communication
- Teamwork