Dosimetrist - Medical Physics

**Req ID**:175174**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location**:Central** Zone, **Dickson Building - QEII**
**Department**:CANC Medical Physics CZ**
**Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)**
**Status: NSGEU** **Healthcare** Position**
**Posting Closing Date**:27-Mar-24**

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

**About the Opportunity**:
The treatment facility in Halifax includes seven Varian linear accelerators, including five TrueBeam units, and one Ethos unit used for both image guided and adaptive treatment. In the coming year, three C-arm units will be replaced by Ethos units. A progressive range of radiation treatment is offered, including VMAT for a majority of radical cases, cranial SRS/SRT and SBRT for lung, liver, prostate and spine indications, and VMAT-based Total Marrow Irradiation. Treatment planning is done using Eclipse and Ethos Treatment Management deployed through a thin client architecture. CT, MRI and PET imaging and cyclotron facilities are on site.

Halifax is a bustling capital port city on Nova Scotia’s Atlantic Coast and is known worldwide for its beauty, charm and welcoming communities. There’s no shortage of exciting places to explore with its mix of historic national sites, Victorian gardens, hiking trails, amazing restaurants, museums and art galleries. Looking for a sandy seaside spot on a glorious summer day? Visit one of the many gorgeous beaches, with white sands and crystal clear waters, all within an hour’s drive of Halifax.
Whether you choose a quiet coastline community or want to be in the centre of action in the downtown core, you’ll be sure to find your perfect place to call home.

**About You**:

- Hold the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) credential;
- Be capable of successful completion of a JRCERT Dosimetry Program in order to become eligible for certification by the MDCB. Following completion of a JRCERT Dosimetry Program, an offer will be contingent upon successful completion of the MDCB certification exam.

**In addition, desirable credentials and attributes include**:

- An in-depth knowledge of treatment planning and the physical principles of dose calculation
- A track record of research related to dosimetry
- Experience in CT and MRI imaging for radiation therapy treatment planning
- A demonstrated record of teaching or mentoring
- An ability to work independently and reliably within a cohesive team
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to identify priorities
- An ability to maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to work constructively and positively within a small team environment
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

**Hours**:
Permanent, Full Time; 75 hours bi-weekly

**Compensation and Incentives**:
$48.54 - $52.61 Hourly

**Once You've Applied**

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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