General Duty Radiation Therapist

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 451-24-7142091

Posting End Date: December 27, 2024

City: Brandon

Work Location: Western Manitoba Cancer Centre

Department: Radiation Therapy

Union: MAHCP

Hiring Status: Term

Reason for Term: Maternity

Anticipated Start and End Date: ASAP to February 4, 2026 (May expire with 2 weeks' notice)

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days/ Modified Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $40.387, $41.828, $43.247, $44.669, $46.090, $47.533, $48.953, $50.373

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

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.