Radiation Therapist I (ACB)

at  Alberta Health Services

Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity to demonstrate and grow your radiation therapy skills in a new state of the art facility, built for the future of Cancer Care? Cancer Care Alberta is currently looking for a Radiation Therapist to join our team at the new Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary. Reporting to the Manager of Radiation Therapy you will join a dedicated and collaborative interdisciplinary team comprised of Radiation Therapists, Dosimetrists, Oncologists, Medical Physicists, Allied Health, Nursing and Administrative professionals. Growing your career at the Arthur Child will encompass a bright modern facility design that bridges leading research and treatment options with an overarching goal of continuous advancement and the best in patient cancer care. You will work with innovative treatment technologies and equipment that include but will not be limited to CT , PETCT , MRI simulators, MR Linacs utilizing adaptive treatment workflows, external beam radiation with Varian True Beam Linacs, Edge Linear Accelerators, MRI guided brachytherapy, a provincial TBI program, Dosimetry specialization opportunities and much more. Join our passionate Radiation Therapy team, that is dedicated to exceptional patient care and promotes a progressive, positive, fun work environment. Please note successful candidates will be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement that align with organizational policy and schedules. There will be 6 positions available for this posting.
Description:

As a Radiation Therapist I, you will deliver a prescribed course of radiation treatment to patients and assist in the efficient, safe and accurate planning of patient’s care during simulation and/or planning procedures according to the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. You will assess each patient’s reactions to treatment, document treatment plans, and maintain patient records. Additionally, you will educate patients about treatment procedures, side effects, and appropriate management strategies to mitigate the side effects of treatment, making referrals to other health professionals as needed.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Radiation Therapist I (ACB)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Radiation Therapy
• Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Radiation Therapist I (ACB)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Radiation Therapy
• Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicabl