Radiation Therapist I
Your Opportunity:
Located in southern Alberta, Lethbridge is a vibrant community of 106,000 with many amazing local attractions, a thriving agri-food scene, 200km of walking/biking trails, and 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites just a day trip away. As one of the most affordable cities in Alberta, Lethbridge offers a high quality of life for individuals and families alike. As a smaller Radiation Therapy department, the Jack Ady Cancer Centre presents an opportunity to grow your career and expertise quickly as a Radiation Therapist, working alongside a strong, multidisciplinary team. We are looking for vibrant Radiation Therapists to join our team in a casual capacity. Students in the final year of a Radiation Therapy Program are encouraged to apply with flexible starts dates available pending registration with ACMDTT.
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: Jack Ady Cancer Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 24-MAR-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 15-APR-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $44.17
- Maximum Salary: $57.02
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy in Canada or accredited non-Canadian program. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT).
Additional Required Qualifications:Basic Life Support (BLS). Must be able to perform all duties of the job including lifting and moving.
Preferred Qualifications:As required.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
