Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology - BC Cancer - Vancouver

Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology
BC Cancer
Vancouver, BC

The Radiation Therapist provides radiation services and patient care in accordance with established policies and standards of professional practice for radiation therapy. Provides radiation services through treatment planning, delivery and follow up. Provides patient care such as assessment and patient and family education related to planning, treatment and side effects.

What you'll do

Responsibilities include:

1. Provide patient care by performing duties such as patient assessment, reviewing patient and family history, educating patients and families on treatment process and side effects and recommending self-care measures.
2. Consult with and/or refer patients to members of other health care disciplines as required.
3. Perform treatment planning procedures by:
1. Constructing immobilization and beam directional and shaping devices.
2. Using simulation and related equipment for the generation and verification of treatment plans.
3. Positioning and marking patient to ensure optimal dose distribution & reproducibility of treatment plan.
4. Performing manual and computerized planning calculations for radiation treatment techniques.
4. Review, interpret and implement radiation treatment prescriptions for brachytherapy and external beam radiation therapy which includes computerized treatment plans, use of immobilizing and beam modifying devices and accurate dose calculations. Maintain accurate treatment records.
5. Assist the patient in the interpretation of the treatment plan and evaluates the patient's understanding of treatment and side effects.
6. Ensure that patients and their families are aware of services available at BC Cancer and in the community.
7. Maintain patient records by collecting and documenting information related to the patient and health care history, radiation therapist assessment, symptom and side effect management, and patient and family education.
8. Perform quality assurance checks of equipment in assigned work area according to established procedures, maintain records of checks and take appropriate action on equipment malfunctions.
9. Maintain a safe environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to safety policies and standards and emergency procedures.
10. Update own clinical knowledge and skills in Radiation Therapy by methods such as reviewing professional literature, consulting with other professionals and participating in relevant education programs. Develop a plan for professional development in collaboration with designated personnel/team and review progress to ensure goals are achieved within established time frames.

What you bring

Qualifications:

1. Degree in Radiation Therapy or recognized certificate and Canadian Association for Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) Certified. Within the preceding five (5) years, the successful completion of Radiation Therapy training program or active employment as a Radiation Therapist.
2. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts.
3. Knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in foundational documents.

Core Competencies:

1. Brings an understanding of Indigenous-specific racism and broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure.
2. Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.

You have:

1. Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
3. Carry out the physical duties of the position.
4. Work independently and prioritize issues and workload.
5. Apply clinical and technical knowledge into practice.
6. Operate related equipment.
7. Demonstrate skills in CPR techniques.
8. Demonstrate a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism.
9. Knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.

1. Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations.
2. Access to professional development opportunities through in-house training programs.
3. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.
4. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement.
5. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options.
6. Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $51.02 to $63.68 per hour.
Location: 600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Z 4E6
Application will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday; 07:00-15:00, 08:00-16:00, 10:00-18:00, or as operationally required.
Requisition Number: 182053E
What we do:

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities.

Attention current employees of PHSA:

You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.