radiation therapy technologist (RTT)
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Dosimetrist
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September 29, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, NL Dosimetrist (Subject to Classification Review) (2 Positions)Medical Physics - Cancer Care ProgramPermanent, Full Time27325POS, 27455POS Hours 70 bi-weekly (8 hour days) Salary LX-33 ($49.53 to $59.60 per hour ($38.88 - $48.95 base rate plus $10.65 pensionable market differential*)The following Sign on incentives are available and can be combined:1. Signing bonus up to $10,0002. Come Home incentive up to $60,0003. Relocation supportFor more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email employment@easternhealth.ca*subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually Competition Number 2024000473 Posted Date 05 March 2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled About Us Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL. NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. The Cancer Care Program has a provincial mandate to deliver cancer care to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. It operates the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre (DHBMCC) in St. John's, and regional cancer centres in Corner Brook, Gander and Grand Falls. The DHMBCC has four linear accelerators, an orthovoltage unit, an HDR Brachytherapy unit, two CT-Simulators, Eclipse Treatment Planning System and ARIA Radiation Oncology information system. The cancer centre in Corner Brook will be a satellite site with one linear accelerator and one CT simulator and will be offering a full complement of radiation therapy techniques. NLHealthServices.ca Job Summary The Dosimetrist is responsible for:Performing highly specialized and clinical work as a member of the radiation oncology team in the development of treatment plans for oncology patients undergoing radiation therapy treatment, and in accordance with established policies and standards of practice.Clinical activities in the CT simulator, and radiation treatment units. Consulting with physicians regarding goals of treatment, including treatment volumes and organs at risk.Performing image registration/fusion. Contouring organs at risk for treatment and devising optimal radiation beam arrangements.Organizing workload and coordinating resources in the department to ensure all aspects of a patient's radiation treatment plan are completed prior to treatment. Performing quality assurance checks of the Electronic Medical Record by following established policies and procedures, maintaining records of check, and taking appropriate action when necessary.Performing quality assurance checks of treatment plans created by non-certified Dosimetrists.Consulting with Radiation Therapists, Medical Physicists and Radiation Oncologists on optimal treatment parameters. Facilitating weekly Planning Quality Assurance Rounds and Radiation Oncologist Peer Reviews.Providing support, teaching and technical advice to non-certified Dosimetrists, Radiation Therapists and Students.Working in mould room fabricating patient specific radiation therapy accessories such as custom beam modifying devices.Dosimetrists report to the Division Manager of Medical Physics. At the Corner Brook location, Dosimetrists may be required to perform all radiation therapist duties including CT simulator and/or the radiation treatment unit. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):Work is subject to time pressures and deadlines.Regularly requires a higher-than-normal level of attentiveness/alertness
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LocationCorner Brook, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$49.53HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
#2013799
Advertised until
2024-10-29
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