RADIATION THERAPIST I
Job Details
- RHA Job Number:
- GO-00750986-2
- Number of Vacancies:
- 1
- Profession:
- Radiation Therapist
- Organization:
- Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
- Facility Name:
- CARE SERVICES - SASKATOON
- Department:
- RADIATION THERAPY
- Employment Type:
- Temporary
- Employment Term:
- Full Time
- Posting Date:
- April 10, 2024
- Closing Date:
- September 30, 2024 21:30
- Hours of Work:
- In a 3 week rotation: 14 shifts of 7.77 hours
- Rate of Pay:
- Pay Band 6 $46.886 to $53.579 (5 step range)
- Union:
- SGEU-SCA
Job Description
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
- Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Radiation Therapy
- Certification for Basic Life Saver (BLS)-C
- Licensed with Saskatchewan Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (SAMRT)
- Membership with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
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
Geographic Location: Saskatoon
Expected Start Date: May 1, 2024
Expected Up To Date: September 30, 2024
FTE®: 1.00
Organization & Community
- 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.