Saint John Radiation Therapist 2 (RD02) PCN 1257866

Horizon Health Network; Saint John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health Network in Saint John is seeking a Radiation Therapist 2 (RD02) for the Radiation Oncology program at Saint John Regional Hospital. This permanent full-time role requires English proficiency and involves day, on call, and rotation schedules.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will deliver image-guided radiotherapy, maintain treatment records, and mentor radiation therapist 1s, with an anticipated start date of October 12, 2026.

Qualifications

• RD02 registration with NBAMRT required.
• Eligible for CAMRT certification.
• Physically able to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality assurance on their treatment unit using approved procedures and notifies the physicist if deviations are noted.
• Provides image-guided radiation therapy treatments for cancer patients.
• Delivers patient-focused care using linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy unit.
• Assesses clinical condition of patients on treatment daily and advises physician or radiation therapy nurse as required.
• Maintains accurate treatment records and daily treatment review.
• Radiation Therapist 2 provides clinical guidance and orientation to Radiation Therapist 1.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Teamwork

English Proficiency

Education

RD02 registration with NBAMRT

RD01 - Non-registered graduate

Job description

Saint John Radiation Therapist 2 (RD02) PCN 1257866

Location: Saint John area (Horizon), _Other - Saint John Area, New Brunswick - Permanent Full Time

Competition #: 166997 External

Posted: September 24, 2026

Closes: October 7, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: October 12, 2026

Location: Radiation Oncology

Oncology Program ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification: Radiation Therapist 2 (RD02)

Job Classification Type: MSP

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

FTE: 1

Schedule: Day, On Call, Rotation, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: 51.1563 to 61.1793 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

A Radiation Therapist 1 is a graduate of an accredited Canadian school of radiation therapy who is eligible for certification with the CAMRT and works under the clinical guidance of a Registered Radiation Therapist (RD02)

A Radiation Therapist 2 applies high energy radiation to cancer patients according to established treatment and imaging guidelines. Focusing on the delivery of quality patient focused care utilizing a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach. While assisting the Oncologist in all aspects of the simulation of treatments with CT/MR simulator.

QUALIFICATION

• RD01 - Non-registered graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy.
• RD02 - Registered with the New Brunswick Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
• Physically able to perform assigned tasks
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs appropriate quality assurance, using approved procedures, on their treatment unit, and records results. Notifies physicist if there is any deviation noted.
• Provides image guided radiation therapy treatments for cancer patients using evidence-based treatment guidelines.
• Provides patient focused care utilizing linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy unit.
• Assess clinical condition of patients on treatment daily and advises physician or radiation therapy nurse as required.
• Maintains accurate treatment records, perform chart summaries, and daily review of treatment.
• Radiation Therapist 2 provides clinical guidance, training and orientation to the Radiation therapist 1

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK:

• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Teamwork and Collaboration

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.