Dosimetrist IA (ACB)
Alberta Health Services’ Radiation Therapy program based in Lethbridge, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Dosimetrist IA. Alberta Health Services’ Radiation Therapy program delivers advanced cancer treatment using radiation technology. It provides radiation therapy services for cancer patients across Alberta. Positioned as a vital healthcare program within the province, it ensures access to state-of-the-art radiation treatment, promoting effective cancer care and improving patient outcomes. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Alberta Health Services
Program: Radiation Therapy
Position: Dosimetrist IA (ACB)
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $44.99 – $58.11 hourly
Employment Type: Regular/Full Time
Job Category: Radiology/Imaging
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
FTE: 1.00
Location: 960 19 St S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5, Canada
Primary Location: Jack Ady Cancer Centre
Shift: Days (7.75 Hours per Shift)
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Job ID: ALB00417986
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy in Canada or accredited non-Canadian program
Experience: Candidates should have minimum 2 years dosimetry/planning experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates must be able to perform all duties of the job, including lifting and moving
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have completion of a Medical Radiation Therapy diploma and Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification, or equivalent
- The candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of treatment machine experience, preferably as a Radiation Therapist II or equivalent, and six months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities
- The candidates should be active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT)
- The candidates should possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- The candidates should have a desire to complete CAMRT or CMD certificates in dosimetry
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to join a dedicated planning team at the Jack Ady Cancer Centre responsible for the pre-treatment aspects of a patient’s radiation therapy treatment journey
- The candidates should be able to focus primarily on planning and work between the simulation and planning areas to maintain workflow in the pre-treatment department
- The candidates should be able to work toward or have a certification in dosimetry (CAMRT, CMD) and plan all sites and techniques available at the centre
- The candidates should be able to uphold high standards of quality and safety in dosimetry, simulation, immobilization, and patient education
- The candidates should be able to work alongside a dynamic team, including rotating Radiation Therapists in the simulator suite, as a team player
- The candidates should be able to work under the supervision of the Dosimetrist II and focus on the planning aspect of pre-treatment while working alongside therapists
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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