Radiation Therapist I (ACB)
Your Opportunity:
The Central Alberta Cancer Center in Red Deer is looking for a Radiation Therapist to join our team in providing exceptional patient care for the people of central Alberta. The successful candidate will work on two TrueBeam Varian Linear Accelerators as well as a Philips Big Bore CT-Simulator. The department will also provide opportunities for the successful candidate to develop treatment planning skills using Eclipse software. The position is available for Radiation Therapists of all levels of experience and new graduates are welcome to apply.
Description:
As a Radiation Therapist I, you will deliver a prescribed course of radiation treatment to patients and assist in the efficient, safe and accurate planning of patient's care during simulation and/or planning procedures according to the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. You will assess each patient's reactions to treatment, document treatment plans, and maintain patient records. Additionally, you will educate patients about treatment procedures, side effects, and appropriate management strategies to mitigate the side effects of treatment, making referrals to other health professionals as needed.
- Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta
- Classification: Radiation Therapist I (ACB)
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: CACC RT
- Primary Location: Central Alberta Cancer Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 05-MAR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 30-MAR-2026
- Temporary End Date: 28-MAR-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $46.87
- Maximum Salary: $60.49
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy in Canada or accredited non-Canadian program. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT).
Additional Required Qualifications:Must also have a proven record of maintaining privacy and confidentiality with sensitive information and situations. Must be physically able to perform all duties of the job required along with sitting, standing, bending, walking and lifting as needed. Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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