RADIATION THERAPIST I

• 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

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

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 Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (camrt.ca)

• 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

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