Radiation Therapist - BC Cancer, Victoria
Core
Provides radiation services and patient care through treatment planning, delivery, and follow-up, including assessment, education, and side effect management.
Role type
Radiation Therapist
Builds
Radiation treatment plans and delivery for cancer patients
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiation therapy certification (CAMRT), patient assessment, treatment planning, equipment operation, dose calculation, quality assurance checks, patient/family education, CPR certification
Preferred skills
Experience in brachytherapy and external beam radiation therapy, research participation, clinical instruction
Technologies
Simulation equipment, computerized treatment planning systems, immobilization devices, beam modifying devices
Responsibilities
Perform patient assessment and review medical history; Construct immobilization and beam directional devices; Position and mark patients for optimal dose distribution; Review and implement radiation treatment prescriptions; Maintain accurate patient records; Perform quality assurance checks on equipment; Educate patients and families on treatment processes and side effects; Mentor student radiation therapists.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical role