Radiation Therapist I
Radiation Therapist I
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Your Opportunity:
Alberta Health Service (AHS) is currently looking for a driven Radiation Therapist (RT) who wants to grow their career as a pivotal member of our Cancer Care team! The Grande Prairie Regional Hospitals (GPRH) Cancer Centre serves as the regional referral center for the majority of northern Alberta. This brand-new state-of-the-art facility provides comprehensive care to cancer patients and brings exceptional radiation services to the North Zone. The addition of Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machines allows us to treat most cancers that require radiation treatment without travel. Previously patients would have to travel to Edmonton for radiation treatment which can now be accessed closer to their home and family. As an exciting and emerging hub for Albertas North Zone Cancer Care Patients Grand Prairie is full of growth potential with a unique blend of big city amenities and beautiful rural accessibility. Working in a regional center features the ability to collaborate closely with Oncologists Medical Physicists and other oncology specialists offering unique professional growth and leadership opportunities to our RTs that may take longer to access in larger tertiary centers. Other examples include access to dosimetry teamwork and financially supported educational access for development. Excitingly this RT role is eligible for relocation CAMRT exam and ACMDTT assessment reimbursement that can be discussed in advance with the hiring addition to a competitive rate of pay and a low cost of living compared to many other regional and urban centres this role is also eligible for Remote Retention Allowance to an annual maximum of $3000. The allowances and incentives are non-pensionable and are corelative to the FTE and are calculated on the basic rate of pay. There are 2 positions available.
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 patients care during simulation and/or planning procedures according to the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. You will assess each patients 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.
- Acute Care Alberta:
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Radiation Therapist I (ACB)
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Cancer Centre
- Primary Location: Grande Prairie Cancer Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 31-JUL-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 10-AUG-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
Completion of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy in Canada or accredited non-Canadian or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT).
Additional Required Qualifications:Experience as a Radiation Therapist within a Healthcare environment delivering patient treatment plans.
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.
Employment Type
Full Time
