Radiation Therapist II (ACB)

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Red Deer is seeking a Radiation Therapist II to join the Central Alberta Cancer Centre’s radiation therapy team. You will rotate between Treatment Units and CT-Simulation, collaborating with therapists, dosimetrists, nurses and oncologists to deliver precise treatments.

You will supervise RT I staff, mentor students, ensure QA procedures, monitor equipment, and report issues to management and Medical Physics to support safe, efficient cancer care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program in Canada or an accredited non-Canadian program.
• Active or eligible for registration with ACMDTT.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Radiation Therapists in your rostered area and mentor staff of all levels.
• Rostered between Treatment Units and CT-Simulation to ensure accurate and efficient treatment.
• Report equipment problems to management, RTESS, or Medical Physics and ensure QA procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

Radiation Therapy program graduate

Tools

Varian Software

Eclipse Planning Software

Job description

The Central Alberta Cancer Centre is looking for a highly motivated Radiation Therapist II to join our patient focused and collaborative Radiation Therapy program here in Red Deer. Reporting to the manager, the RT II will join an incredible team of Radiation Therapists, Dosimetrists, Nurses, Clerical, Medical Physics, Radiation Oncologists, as well as Allied Health Professionals. The CACC is the busiest Regional Radiation Therapy Department in the province and utilizes two Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerators with a third vault for expansion as well as a Phillips Big-bore CT-Simulator. As a Radiation Therapist II, you will be rostered between the Treatment Units as well as CT-Simulation. Our primary focus is the four main tumor groups, but we also have an exceptional and evolving SBRT program. As the Radiation Therapist II, you will be responsible for supervising the Radiation Therapists in your rostered area as well as providing mentorship to staff of all levels of experience, ensuring treatment is efficiently and accurately delivered, procedures are carried out as required, and reporting any problems with equipment to management, RTESS, or Medical Physics.

Description:

As a Radiation Therapist II, you will be responsible for the organization and quality of work within your assigned Radiation Oncology Department. You will be responsible for the supervision of Radiation Therapist I's, coaching staff and students, and orientating new staff. You will ensure your team of therapists deliver accurate and precise treatment as well as ensuring Quality Assurance procedures are carried out. You will monitor the performance of equipment/machines and document and report any problems.

• Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta
• Classification: Radiation Therapist II (ACB)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: CACC RT
• Primary Location: Central Alberta Cancer Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $50.07
• Maximum Salary: $64.66
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta
• Classification: Radiation Therapist II (ACB)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: CACC RT
• Primary Location: Central Alberta Cancer Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $50.07
• Maximum Salary: $64.66
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy in Canada or an accredited non-Canadian program.Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies (ACMDTT).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Must be able to perform all duties of the job including lifting, bending, standing, sitting, walking, etc. Basic Life Support (BLS). Must possess and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as work effectively as part of a team. As this is a fast-paced environment, the applicant must be able to excel under pressure, prioritize organization and maintain a positive working relationship with staff and patients alike. Must also have a proven record of maintaining privacy and confidentiality with sensitive information and situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Connect Care experience. Experience with Varian Software. Experience with Eclipse Planning Software.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Central Zone, Red Deer, Central Alberta Cancer Centre

Central Zone, Red Deer, Central Alberta Cancer Centre