Posted 8 months ago
Radiation Therapist I
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a Radiation Therapist I for its Cancer Care Program at Western Memorial, a temporary full-time role until June 20, 2027 with possible extension. The work covers treatment planning, delivery and patient follow-up, plus supervising students and new hires. Pay is CAD $49.80 to $58.66 per hour, with sign-on incentives that may apply.
Pay:
$49.80–$58.66 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Planifier et administrer les traitements de radiothérapie prescrits
- Utiliser l'imagerie médicale (rayons X, TDM, échographie) et la fusion d'images
- Surveiller l'évolution du patient et proposer des modifications au plan de traitement
- Encadrer les étudiants en radiothérapie et l'orientation des nouveaux thérapeutes
- Renseigner les patients et leur famille sur le traitement et ses effets secondaires
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme d'un programme accrédité en radiothérapie
- Inscription en règle auprès de l'ACTMR
- Certification BLS à jour
- Inscription auprès du Conseil terre-neuvien des professions de la santé (CTPS)
- Connaissance approfondie des normes professionnelles et départementales
- Bilan de rendement et d'assiduité satisfaisant
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-03-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CAMRT registration, NLCHP registration, BLS |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Radiation therapy |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 997 |
Job description
| Zone: Eastern Zone Location: Western Memorial Radiation Therapist I Cancer Care Program Temporary Full-time (until June 20, 2027, with the possibility of extension) NAPE LX 27500RP1 |
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| Hours | 70 Hours Biweekly (8 hours; Days) |
| Salary | LX-28 (CAD $49.80 - $58.66 per hour) (CAD $33.48 - $42.34 base rate plus $16.32 pensionable wage premium) The following Sign on Incentives may be applicable and can be combined: 1. Signing bonus up to $10,000 2. Come Home incentive up to $60,000 3. Relocation support 4. Student bursary up to $10,000 For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected] |
| Competition Number | VAC0021959 |
| Posted Date | 2026-03-03 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | 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, and Ultrasound. Performing Image Fusion with CT, MRI and/or 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 policies and procedures, maintaining records of checks and taking appropriate action on equipment malfunctions. Performing quality assurance checks of Patient Electronic Medical Record by following established policies and procedures, maintaining records of checks and taking appropriate action when necessary. Radiation Therapists report to the Division Manager of Radiation Therapy. 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): Regularly lifts or moves objects less than 10 lbs. (i.e. supplies, linens, charts, etc.), and occasionally objects between 10-50 lbs. (i.e. lead shielding, supplies, equipment, breast board, immobilization devices, and lifting beam modifying equipment), requiring strength and endurance. Pushes and pulls patients over 50 lbs. in order to position/reposition them to perform treatments. Regularly stands, walks, or sits for extended periods when performing procedures/treatments, or reviewing data on monitors. Constantly performs fine finger or precision work using various controls on machines requiring very controlled movements. Uses hand tools that require accurate control and steadiness. Gross motor skills are also required to reposition patients. Job Qualifications Graduation from an approved/accredited degree/diploma program in Radiation Therapy is required. Current registration and member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) in Radiation Therapy is required. Current and continuing BLS certification is required. Comprehensive knowledge of departmental, organizational, and professional standards. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful working relationships. Job Qualifications Graduation from an approved/accredited degree/diploma program in Radiation Therapy is required. Current registration and member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) in Radiation Therapy is required. Current and continuing BLS certification is required. Comprehensive knowledge of departmental, organizational, and professional standards. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful working relationships. Demonstrated commitment to NL Health Services values of accountability, caring, collaboration, excellence, and respect. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required. *Effective May 1, 2025, all Medical Radiation Technologists and X - Ray Health Professionals will require registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP) in the appropriate discipline(s) in order to practice in Newfoundland and Labrador. The successful applicant is required to achieve registration by May 1, 2025. |
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