Radiation Therapist

Company

Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Location

Kingston General Hospital Site

Duties

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Demonstrates personal accountability for practice; adheres to protocols and standards of care as defined by program policies and regulatory bodies (e.g. CMRTO, CNSC).
Maintains awareness of clinical policies and protocols and employs established standards as well as study protocols.
Uses equipment and product safely, efficiently and effectively; in accordance with in-house procedures, manufacture’s specifications (e.g. WHMIS) and regulatory requirement (e.g. HARP & CNSC).
Interprets and implements radiation oncologists’ radiation treatment prescriptions, which include: computerized treatment plans, use of immobilization and beam modifying devices and accurate dose calculations.
Participates and assists radiation oncologists and medical physicists with treatment planning in the clinical setting. Maintains an awareness of dose tolerance levels based on anatomical region, treatment volume and total treatment dose/fractionation.
Participates in the development and implementation of the patient care plan including performing basic patient care skills, assessing patient care needs and referring to support services as needed.
Educates patients and evaluates their understanding regarding planning procedures, treatment delivery process, and side effects related to radiation treatment and documents the information given to patients, queries, concerns raised.
Performs and complies with treatment delivery quality assurance activities as outlined in the quality assurance policies and guidelines.
Ensures accurate delivery and documentation of the radiation treatment in a timely manner, verifies with image as necessary.
Utilizes professional knowledge and applies critical thinking skills to problem solve.
Withholds radiation treatment until appropriate intervention by medical staff, based on patient’s condition.
Monitors and maintains quality of patient care (i.e.: reports incidents, identifies trends, puts forth recommendations, may perform clinical research and technique reviews, performs routine review of treatment prescriptions, follows goals, objectives and policies/procedures and standards of practice for the radiation oncology program).
Perform quality assurance on equipment, documents results and report non-conformance. Notify Manager or delegate of machine break down so that patient reschedule process may be initiated.
Participates in new employee orientation and training of radiation therapy students and other health care professionals through both didactic and clinical programs.
Attends and contributes to disease site group meetings, team meeting, etc.
Participate in professional development and continuing education activities.

Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of a recognized Radiation Therapy training program and successful completion of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification examination.
Member of the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario (Radiation Therapy) or eligible for registration.
Member of Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists in good standing, or eligible for membership.
Baccalaureate degree preferred.
Current CPR certification.
Excellent interpersonal, counseling and patient care skills
Good computer skills, familiar with Radiation Therapy Electronic Medical Record (ARIA), Treatment Planning System and Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT).
Ability to work in and promote a self-directed team environment, with excellent communication skills, decision making, problem solving and teaching skills.
Good time management and problem solving skills.
Show adaptability, initiative and flexibility.
Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

Type of Job

Full-Time Position; Day Shifts

Hours

Day Shifts

Salary

$37.75-$52.40

Comments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.

Contact

Job Posting Link

Kingston Health Sciences Centre website

Display Date

2024-03-21

Expiry Date

2024-04-30