Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology - BC Cancer - Victoria
Core
Provides radiation services and patient care through treatment planning, delivery, and follow-up in a radiation oncology setting.
Role type
Radiation Therapist
Builds
Radiation treatment plans and delivers external beam and brachytherapy treatments
Domain
Healthcare / Radiation Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiation treatment planning, patient assessment, immobilization device construction, dose calculation, equipment operation, quality assurance checks, patient and family education
Preferred skills
CPR certification, knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism frameworks, interdisciplinary collaboration
Technologies
Simulation equipment, computerized treatment planning systems, beam modifying devices
Responsibilities
Construct immobilization and beam directional devices; Position and mark patients for optimal dose distribution; Review and implement radiation treatment prescriptions; Perform quality assurance checks on equipment; Maintain accurate patient records and treatment logs; Educate patients and families on treatment processes and side effects.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical role