Radiation Therapist - Central Zone (187277)
Radiation Therapist - Central Zone (187277)
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Job Description
Req ID: 187277
Location: Central Zone Dickson Building - QEII
Department:CANC Radiation Therapy
Type of Employment: Permanent and Assignment Opportunities Available
Union:Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
What We Offer
- Up to $20000 in incentives available (signing bonus)
- Up to $5000 in relocation assistance
- Competitive compensation
- Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
- Variety of available shifts
- Opportunity for advancement within the organization
About the Opportunity
The Radiation Therapist accurately and precisely prepares a cancer patient and their chart for administration of a course of radiation treatments. This includes fabrication of accessories (such as casts) treatment localization (through operation of conventional simulator and operation of CT scanner with simulation software treatment calculations (in-depth knowledge of treatment plans dosimetry and outputs) data entry (for record and verify system and online image acquisition system) treatment delivery including external beam therapy and brachytherapy in the OR (utilizing multiple different units and technologies) handling of radioactive sources and student teaching and precepting (for radiation therapy students residents and visiting students).
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program in Canada or a non-Canadian program recognized by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
- License and registration with the Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals
- Excellent working knowledge of relevant computer software programs
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
- Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent full-time positions available; 75 hours biweekly
- Full-time long assignments available; 75 hours biweekly
Compensation and Benefits
$46.79 - $55.92 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel long-term disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position.A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination values diversity and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.
If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities programs and communities please contact us
Employment Type
Full Time
