Radiation Therapist I

Job summary

Deliver prescribed radiation treatments and support safe, accurate patient care planning during simulation and treatment planning procedures under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. Assess and document patient responses, maintain records, educate patients about treatment and side effects, and refer them to other health professionals as needed.

Job details

Your Opportunity: The Central Alberta Cancer Center in Red Deer is looking for a Radiation Therapist to join our team in providing exceptional patient care for the people of central Alberta. The successful candidate will work on two TrueBeam Varian Linear Accelerators as well as a Philips Big Bore CT-Simulator. The department will also provide opportunities for the successful candidate to develop treatment planning skills using Eclipse software. The position is available for Radiation Therapists of all levels of experience and new graduates are welcome to apply. Description: As a Radiation Therapist I, you will deliver a prescribed course of radiation treatment to patients and assist in the efficient, safe and accurate planning of patient's care during simulation and/or planning procedures according to the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. You will assess each patient's reactions to treatment, document treatment plans, and maintain patient records. Additionally, you will educate patients about treatment procedures, side effects, and appropriate management strategies to mitigate the side effects of treatment, making referrals to other health professionals as needed. Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta Classification: Radiation Therapist I (ACB) Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: CACC RT Primary Location: Central Alberta Cancer Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 20-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 30-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-AUG-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $48.28 Maximum Salary: $62.30 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy in Canada or accredited non-Canadian program. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT). Additional Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy in Canada or accredited non-Canadian program. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT). Preferred Qualifications: Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). Must be able to perform all physical duties of the position including lifting and moving for extended periods of time. Basic Life Support (BLS).

What you’ll do

Deliver prescribed radiation treatments and support safe, accurate patient care planning during simulation and treatment planning procedures under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. Assess and document patient responses, maintain records, educate patients about treatment and side effects, and refer them to other health professionals as needed.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program in Canada or an accredited program outside Canada is required, along with active or eligible registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists. Registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists and Basic Life Support are preferred; candidates must also be able to perform the physical duties of the role.

Listed skills

• Planning · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Diagnostic · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Radiation Therapy
• Radiation Treatment Delivery
• Treatment Planning
• Patient Assessment
• Patient Education
• Patient Care Documentation
• Radiation Simulation
• Side Effect Management
• Interprofessional Referrals
• TrueBeam Linear Accelerators
• CT Simulation
• Eclipse Software
• Basic Life Support

Job areas

• Healthcare

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