RADIATION THERAPIST I

Job Details

RHA Job Number:
GO-00749800
Number of Vacancies:
1
Profession:
Radiation Therapist
Organization:
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
Facility Name:
CARE SERVICES - SASKATOON
Department:
RADIATION THERAPY
Employment Type:
Permanent
Employment Term:
Full Time
Posting Date:
February 6, 2024
Closing Date:
February 6, 2025 17:00
Hours of Work:
Our clinical hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and our employees receive one Earned Day Off (EDO) every three weeks.

Shift Information: Days
108.78 hours per 3 week rotation: 14 shifts of 7.77 hours
Rate of Pay:
Pay Band 6 $41.965 to $47.955 (5 step range)
Union:
SGEU-SCA

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) provides leadership in health promotion, early detection, treatment and research for cancer at our two cancer centres, the Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina, and the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. Provincially, we provide services to around 10,000 patients annually and our radiation oncology services account for 2,400 patients annually. Our goal is to deliver safe, person-centric care; we value teamwork, and encourage colleagues to work together.

Our Radiation Therapy department delivers various types of radiation techniques, including:

  • Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
  • High dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy  
  • Total body irradiation (TBI)
  • Pediatric radiation oncology

Both of our Cancer Centres use the following equipment for treatment delivery and planning:

  • Varian linacs (mix of TrueBeams and iX)
  • Siemens Confidence CT
  • HDR Brachytherapy-Oncentra
  • Orthovoltage unit
  • Varian Eclipse treatment planning system
  • In-house 3D printing for clinical needs
The Radiation Therapist I is responsible for preparing, planning and delivering accurate and precise ionizing radiation treatments to cancer patients according to the prescription of a Radiation Oncologist. The Radiation Therapist I reports to the Provincial Leader or Site Manager of Radiation Therapy with daily work functions supervised by a Radiation Therapist II.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications


Experience
No previous experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to interpret detailed information and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to perform a range of Radiation Therapy methods and processes including treatment planning, simulation and treatment.
  • Accuracy of fine motor movements required for operating treatment unit controls, tattooing patients, and data entry.
  • Human relations skills are required to develop formal relationships of a therapeutic nature to assist others in achieving their short or long term goals
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Moderate Judgment and problem solving skills are required to select the most appropriate action from a variety of alternatives.
  • Proficiency with a variety of computer systems and software applications

Additional Information

FTE®: 1.00
This posting will remain Open until Filled.

Organization & Community

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency Logo
EMPLOYER:
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
COMMUNITY:
Saskatoon
HOURS TO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
0
COMMUNITY WEBSITE:
http://www.tourismsaskatoon.com/

Community Description

Saskatchewan's largest city is a four season destination and has gained a reputation as a great place to both live and visit. A young, vibrant and entrepreneurial demographic is energizing the city with exciting new things to see and do and is a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.