Dosimetrist - Medical Physics
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
The Department of Medical Physics of Nova Scotia Health Authority, Atlantic Canada’s largest academic health care organization, is recruiting a Medical Dosimetrist in the Cancer Care Program at the QEII Health Sciences Centre site in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Medical Dosimetrist is a vital member of the cancer care team bringing skill and knowledge relevant to radiation therapy treatment planning and delivery. Joining the current compliment of 11 fulltime Medical Dosimetrists, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing radiation therapy treatment planning for patients undergoing radiation therapy for cancer treatment. In addition to working with radiation therapists, medical physicists, and radiation oncologists, the successful candidate will assist in the teaching of medical dosimetry to radiation oncology residents, medical physics residents and other trainees. Working remotely on a rotational basis is an option with these positions.
The treatment facility in Halifax is comprised of seven Varian treatment units, including five TrueBeam units, one equipped with stereoscopic imaging and robotic guidance, and two HyperSight-equipped Ethos units. Two new machines will be installed within the coming year as part of an ongoing machine replacement project. 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, VMAT-based Total Marrow Irradiation, and online adaptive radiation therapy. The facility also administers an active brachytherapy service, including ultrasound-based, real-time prostate HDR. Treatment planning is done using Eclipse deployed through a thin client architecture, and Oncentra for HDR brachytherapy. External beam and brachytherapy treatment planning are done with Eclipse and Oncentra, respectively. MRI and PET imaging and cyclotron facilities are also on site.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Completion of Dosimetry 1 from the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), with a minimum grade of 75%
In addition, desirable credentials and attributes include:
- Hold or be eligible for the CAMRT Dosimetry Certificate (CDC) at the time of application, see http://www.camrt.ca/professional-development/certificate-programs/cdc/
- Applicants not already holding the certificate will be expected to complete the requirements within 3 years
- An in depth knowledge of treatment planning and the physical principles of dose calculation
- 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 NOTE: Applicants relying on equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications
Hours
- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Compensation and Benefits
$52.27 - $58.07 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Dosimetrist - Medical Physics
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
The Department of Medical Physics of Nova Scotia Health Authority, Atlantic Canada’s largest academic health care organization, is recruiting a Medical Dosimetrist in the Cancer Care Program at the QEII Health Sciences Centre site in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Medical Dosimetrist is a vital member of the cancer care team bringing skill and knowledge relevant to radiation therapy treatment planning and delivery. Joining the current compliment of 11 fulltime Medical Dosimetrists, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing radiation therapy treatment planning for patients undergoing radiation therapy for cancer treatment. In addition to working with radiation therapists, medical physicists, and radiation oncologists, the successful candidate will assist in the teaching of medical dosimetry to radiation oncology residents, medical physics residents and other trainees. Working remotely on a rotational basis is an option with these positions.
The treatment facility in Halifax is comprised of seven Varian treatment units, including five TrueBeam units, one equipped with stereoscopic imaging and robotic guidance, and two HyperSight-equipped Ethos units. Two new machines will be installed within the coming year as part of an ongoing machine replacement project. 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, VMAT-based Total Marrow Irradiation, and online adaptive radiation therapy. The facility also administers an active brachytherapy service, including ultrasound-based, real-time prostate HDR. Treatment planning is done using Eclipse deployed through a thin client architecture, and Oncentra for HDR brachytherapy. External beam and brachytherapy treatment planning are done with Eclipse and Oncentra, respectively. MRI and PET imaging and cyclotron facilities are also on site.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Completion of Dosimetry 1 from the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), with a minimum grade of 75%
In addition, desirable credentials and attributes include:
- Hold or be eligible for the CAMRT Dosimetry Certificate (CDC) at the time of application, see http://www.camrt.ca/professional-development/certificate-programs/cdc/
- Applicants not already holding the certificate will be expected to complete the requirements within 3 years
- An in depth knowledge of treatment planning and the physical principles of dose calculation
- 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 NOTE: Applicants relying on equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications
Hours
- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Compensation and Benefits
$52.27 - $58.07 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations