Clinical Educator, Radiation Therapy

BC Cancer
Vancouver, BC
The Radiation Therapy Clinical Educator plans and directs radiation therapist education and supports the Radiation Therapy vision. The Clinical Educator in Radiation Therapy oversees (1) the development of the knowledge, skills, ability, and aptitude of radiation therapy staff and students (2) the enhancement of radiation therapy patient education programs and (3) the promotion of professional and public education regarding Radiation Therapy and Radiation Therapists.
What you'll do
Collaborate and contribute to clinical education for the Radiation Therapy Program through development of new training and clinical instruction. Recognizes the importance of maintaining clinical expertise, by performing clinical duties in the treatment and/or planning module.
Develop, incorporate, and evaluate education programs for staff radiation therapists and students in response to process initiatives implemented by the provincial Radiation Therapy Program.
Ensure consistent administration of Radiation Therapy education and clinical instruction for staff and students, as well as members of the health care team within the Cancer Centers; in support of the programs, policies and standards of practice that enhance continuity and quality of care for oncology patients.
Facilitate radiation therapy staff and students' clinical learning through co-ordination of clinical learning activities. Provides clinical instruction, assessment of the students' clinical experience and offers support to staff radiation therapists involved in clinical teaching in accordance with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification requirements.
Assist the Provincial Professional Practice & Academic Leader in integrating best practice, research findings and process redesign into new programs, policies and educational programs by reviewing current material, drafting updates and forwarding to leadership for approval.
Demonstrate and promotes critical inquiry into the practice of radiation therapy by identifying new learning opportunities for staff and students.
Observe staff and students, reviews documentation, and incident reports and ensures that standards of care are followed. Consults with the Provincial Professional Practice and Academic Leader, Regional Professional Practice Leaders or academic institution faculty, where necessary, to initiate follow up action.
Assist the Provincial Professional Practice & Academic Leader and Regional Professional Practice Leader in defining and operationalizing professional standards for the discipline of radiation therapy as technology and processes change. Develops and implements education which integrates didactic and clinical instruction in response to program redesign and advancements in professional practice.
Assist the Provincial Professional Practice & Academic Leader and Regional Professional Practice Leader and academic institution faculty in creating a culture that recognizes and responds to student and staff professional practice development through activities such as mentoring, role modeling, coaching, team building, resource identification, networking and empowering teams to enhance clinical expertise.
Assesses radiation therapy staff and students' clinical learning experience through direct observation within the RT process. Provides feedback and completes evaluations which enhance the learning experience. Consults with the Provincial Professional Practice and Academic Leader, Regional Process Leaders or academic institution faculty, where necessary, to initiate follow up action.
What you bring

**Qualifications**:
Completion of a recognized degree program in Radiation Therapy.
Three (3) years' recent related clinical experience in Radiation Therapy.
Canadian Association for Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) Certified, active membership preferred.
Certificate/diploma in adult education and one (1) years' experience in curriculum development, program planning and delivery, program evaluation and consultation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
**You have**:
Ability to function as an educator, change agent and researcher.
Ability to teach clinical and technical skills.
Ability to assess and evaluate clinical performance and competency.
Ability to organize work and work independently.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to function as team member, communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and listen actively.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Demonstrated skills in CPR techniques.
Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents - including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Right