Radiation Therapist I

Pay Band 6 $46.886 to $53.579 (5 step range)

Posted Date: 22-Feb-2025

Location: SASKATOON

# of Positions: 1

Employment Terms: Temporary: F-T

Length of Employment: Temporary

Apply By: 28-Aug-2025

Application Information

Employer Name: SASKATCHEWAN CANCER AGENCY

Closure Date: Posted Until Filled

Position #: 161879

Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Bargaining Unit: SGEU - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

City/Town: Saskatoon

Facility: Saskatoon Cancer Centre

Department: Radiation Therapy

Type: Full-time Temporary

Expected Start Date: March 11, 2025

Expected End Date: August 23, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: In a 3 week rotation: 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 6, $46.886 to $53.579 (5 step range)

General Accountability

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.

Qualifications

Education:

1. Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Radiation Therapy
2. Certification for Basic Life Saver (BLS)-C

Memberships:

1. Licensed with Saskatchewan Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (SAMRT)
2. Membership with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)

Experience: No previous experience required.

Skills:

1. Proficiency with a variety of computer systems and software applications.
2. Ability to perform a range of Radiation Therapy methods and processes including treatment planning, simulation, and treatment.
3. Moderate judgment and problem-solving skills are required to select the most appropriate action from a variety of alternatives.
4. Ability to interpret detailed information and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
5. Human relations skills are required to develop formal relationships of a therapeutic nature to assist others in achieving their short or long-term goals.
6. Accuracy of fine motor movements required.

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