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Description

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency is a provincial health-care organization dedicated to providing cancer care services to Saskatchewan residents. Employing more than 950 staff, our compassionate and knowledgeable team provides leadership in health promotion, early detection, treatment and research for cancer while living our values of courage, integrity, vision-driven, innovation and collaboration.

The Radiation Therapist I is responsible for preparing, planning and delivering accurate and precise ionizing radiation treatments to cancer patients according to the prescription of a Radiation Oncologist. The Radiation Therapist I reports to the Provincial Leader or Site Manager of Radiation Therapy with daily work functions supervised by a Radiation Therapist II.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications
Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Radiation Therapy
Certification for Basic Life Saver (BLS)-C
Licensed with Saskatchewan Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (SAMRT)
Membership with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
*  Ability to interpret detailed information and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
*  Ability to perform a range of Radiation Therapy methods and processes including treatment planning, simulation and treatment
*  Accuracy of fine motor movements required for operating treatment unit controls, tattooing patients, and data entry
*  Human relations skills are required to develop formal relationships of a therapeutic nature to assist others in achieving their short or long term goals
*  Maintain confidentiality
*  Moderate Judgment and problem solving skills are required to select the most appropriate action from a variety of alternatives
*  Proficiency with a variety of computer systems and software applications