Radiation Therapist

6 days ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
About the Opportunity

The Radiation Therapist plays a critical role in the delivery of cancer treatment services at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health. This position requires a high level of accuracy and precision in preparing patients and their charts for radiation treatments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Fabrication of accessories, such as casts, to support treatment
  • Treatment localization using conventional simulators and CT scanners
  • Treatment calculations, including in-depth knowledge of treatment plans, dosimetry, and outputs
  • Data entry for record and verify systems and online image acquisition systems
  • Treatment delivery, including external beam therapy and brachytherapy in the operating room
  • Handling of radioactive sources
  • Student teaching and precepting for radiation therapy students, residents, and visiting students
About You

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Radiation Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have:

  • A graduate degree from 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
What We Offer

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health offer a competitive compensation package, including:

  • Competitive hourly rate of $50.66
  • Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
  • Health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
  • Opportunity for advancement within the organization
Working with Us

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health are 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.

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