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. Students in the final year of a Radiation Therapy Program are encouraged to apply with flexible start 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:
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: 1.00
Posting End Date: 07-FEB-2025
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available: 07-JUL-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $44.17
Maximum Salary: $57.02
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:
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.