Radiation Therapist I

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services; San Juan de Terranova; Presencial; CAD 46.000 - 58.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is seeking a Radiation Therapist I for the Eastern Zone at the NCT - Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.

You will perform planning and delivery of ionizing radiation treatments, ensuring accuracy and patient safety under physician prescriptions and set-up instructions. Responsibilities include assisting with simulation, maintaining treatment records, participating in QA programs, and communicating procedures and potential side effects to patients.

Qualificações

• Graduation from an approved Radiation Therapy program is required.
• Current CAMRT registration in Radiation Therapy is required.
• A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver ionizing radiation treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Assist in the simulation process to ensure accurate patient positioning.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and participate in QA programs.
• Explain procedures and potential side effects to patients and families.

Formação

Graduation from an approved Radiation Therapy program

CAMRT registration in Radiation Therapy

Descrição da vaga

Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: NCT - Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre
Radiation Therapist I
Eastern Zone - NCT RADIATION ONC THER
Temp Call-In
NAPE LX

Hours (; )

Salary LX28000 (CAD33.48 - CAD42.34 per hour)

Competition Number VAC0030589

Posted Date 2026-10-27

Closing Date Open until filled.

Demands, duties, qualifications

Job Summary

The Radiation Therapist I provides a high standard of technical performance and patient care in the planning and delivery of accurate and precise treatment with ionizing radiation. This includes the administration of radiation treatments according to physician's prescription and set-up instructions to deliver a precisely measured dose to the defined tumour volume with minimal damage to the surrounding tissue. The Radiation Therapist I also assists in maintaining the daily appointment system through discussion with the Radiation Therapist II and the booking clerk; explains procedures, treatments and side effects to patients; participates in the simulation process to ensure accuracy and reproducibility of all positioning required for patient treatment; maintains accurate treatment records by recording treatment parameters daily to furnish documentary evidence of patient's treatment; participates in departmental quality assurance programs; performs weekly quality assurance checks on treatment charts; and performs other related duties.

Job Demands

• Regularly lifts or moves objects less than 10 lbs. (i.e. supplies, linens, charts, etc.), and occasionally objects between 10-50 lbs. (i.e. lead shielding, supplies, equipment, breast board, immobilization devices, and lifting beam modifying equipment), requiring strength and endurance.
• Pushes and pulls patients over 50 lbs. in order to position/reposition them to perform treatments.
• Regularly stands, walks, or sits for extended periods when performing procedures/treatments, or reviewing data on monitors.
• Constantly performs fine finger or precision work using various controls on machines requiring very controlled movements.
• Uses hand tools that require accurate control and steadiness.
• Gross motor skills are also required to reposition patients.

Job Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved (recognized) Radiation Therapy program is required.
• Current registration and member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) in Radiation Therapy is required.
• A satisfactory record of work performance is required.