Job Summary:

The Radiation Therapy Department at CCMB provides radiation therapy for cancer patients and education of radiation therapy students for the province of Manitoba. The General Duty Radiation Therapist (GDRT) provides clinical services and participates in clinical instruction of radiation therapy students, radiation oncology residents and other staff/students as consistent with the mission, values and policies of CCMB.

The GDRT is under the supervision of a Senior Radiation Therapist and a Clinical Resource Radiation Therapist. The assignment for the incumbent will include treatment and/or simulation. The incumbent may also be required to provide coverage for other areas within the Radiation Therapy Department based on their recent clinical experience.

EFT Hours:

• The incumbent must be available to work 0600 – 1800, on all operational days.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Current Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technology (CAMRT) registration
• Certificate for CPR – BLS Provider
• Satisfactory Employment Record
• Must be able to legally work in Canada

When necessary, the following will be assessed through the pre-interview written questions and verbal interview:

• Ability to perform tasks accurately and reliably
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing education and professional development
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate assessment and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills; ability to organize and prioritize work
• Demonstrate an ability to lead, assess and educate (patients, family, peers, students)
• Demonstrate a flexibility/adaptability in meeting needs of the patients and work unit
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement

Preferred:

• Recent treatment and simulation experience
• Advance Credential: CT Therapy Certificate (CTRT)

Asset:__

• Experience with ARIA RO and Varian Linear Accelerators and Siemens CT
• Bachelor of (Radiation) Science, Health Science Degree
• Advanced credentials e.g. CMD and/or CDC
• CAMRT full length courses or other RT related courses
• Professional awards or honors
• Ability to speak French