Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology - BC Cancer - Victoria
Core
Deliver radiation therapy services including treatment planning, delivery, and patient/family education for cancer patients.
Role type
Radiation Therapist
Builds
Radiation treatment plans and patient care services
Domain
Healthcare / Radiation Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiation therapy treatment planning, patient assessment, immobilization device construction, beam directional and shaping device usage, manual and computerized planning calculations, brachytherapy and external beam radiation therapy implementation, quality assurance checks, CPR techniques
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Indigenous-specific racism and systemic colonialism impacts, Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility, anti-racism education, legislative obligations regarding Indigenous rights
Technologies
Simulation equipment, computerized treatment planning systems, immobilizing and beam modifying devices
Responsibilities
Perform treatment planning procedures including constructing immobilization devices and performing calculations; Review and implement radiation treatment prescriptions; Maintain accurate patient records and treatment logs; Conduct quality assurance checks on equipment; Educate patients and families on treatment processes and side effects
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical role