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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Radiation Therapist I
Posted on May 15, 2024 by Employer details NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre Radiation Therapist ICancer Care Program - Radiation TherapyPermanent, Full-TimeFLT24046 Hours 70 bi-weekly (8-hour days; standby and on-call required * must report to work within 30 minutes when on-call) Salary LX-28 ($48.82 to $57.51 per hour) ($32.82 - $41.51 base rate plus $16.00 pensionable wage premium*)The following Sign on Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:1. Signing bonus up to $10,0002. Come Home incentive up to $60,0003. Relocation support4. Student bursary up to $10,000For 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 2024001174 Posted Date 14 February 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 Radiation Therapist I is responsible for:- Providing radiation services and patient care in accordance with established policies and standards of professional practice for radiation therapy.- Providing radiation services through treatment planning, delivery and follow up.- Providing individualized radiation therapy simulation, planning and treatments to patients in consultation with the oncology team.- Administering prescribed Radiation Treatments using complex equipment and clinical judgment following departmental policies and procedures and standards of care.- Using medical imaging equipment including X-ray, CT, MRI, PET to ensure treatments are delivered accurately.- Monitoring the progress of the patient and suggesting amendments to treatment plans when necessary.- Supervision, teaching, and evaluation of Radiation Therapy Students during their clinical placement.- Supervision and facilitating orientation of newly hired Radiation Therapists- Providing patient care through patient assessment, reviewing patient history, educating patients and families on the treatment process and side effects, and recommending self-care measures.- Assisting patients in the interpretation of the treatment plan and evaluating the patient's understanding of treatment and side effects.- Ensuring that patients and their families are aware of services available in the Provincial Cancer Care Program and in the community.- Consulting with and/or referring patients to members of other health care disciplines as required. Consulting with Dosimetrists, Medical Physicists and Radiation Oncologists on optimal treatment parameters.- Maintaining patient records by collecting and documenting information related to the patient and health care history, radiation therapist assessment, symptom and side effect management, and patient and family education.- Performing quality assurance checks of equipment according to established polici- LocationSt. John's, NL
- Salary$32.82HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Full time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #1976637
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