Job Description
Location: Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, NL
Dosimetrist (Subject to Classification Review) (2 Positions)
Medical Physics - Cancer Care Program
Permanent, Full Time
27325POS, 27455POS
Hours 70 bi-weekly (8 hour days) Salary LX-33 ($49.53 to $59.60 per hour ($38.88 - $48.95 base rate plus $10.65 pensionable market differential*)
The following Sign on incentives are available and can be combined:
1. Signing bonus up to $10,000
2. Come Home incentive up to $60,000
3. Relocation support
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected]
*subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually
Competition Number 2024000473 Posted Date 05 March 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 Dosimetrist is responsible for:
Performing highly specialized and clinical work as a member of the radiation oncology team in the development of treatment plans for oncology patients undergoing radiation therapy treatment, and in accordance with established policies and standards of practice.
Clinical activities in the CT simulator, and radiation treatment units.
Consulting with physicians regarding goals of treatment, including treatment volumes and organs at risk.
Performing image registration/fusion.
Contouring organs at risk for treatment and devising optimal radiation beam arrangements.
Organizing workload and coordinating resources in the department to ensure all aspects of a patient's radiation treatment plan are completed prior to treatment.
Performing quality assurance checks of the Electronic Medical Record by following established policies and procedures, maintaining records of check, and taking appropriate action when necessary.
Performing quality assurance checks of treatment plans created by non-certified Dosimetrists.
Consulting with Radiation Therapists, Medical Physicists and Radiation Oncologists on optimal treatment parameters.
Facilitating weekly Planning Quality Assurance Rounds and Radiation Oncologist Peer Reviews.
Providing support, teaching and technical advice to non-certified Dosimetrists, Radiation Therapists and Students.
Working in mould room fabricating patient specific radiation therapy accessories such as custom beam modifying devices.
Dosimetrists report to the Division Manager of Medical Physics.
At the Corner Brook location, Dosimetrists may be required to perform all radiation therapist duties including CT simulator and/or the radiation treatment unit.
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):
Work is subject to time pressures and deadlines.
Regularly requires a higher-than-normal level of attentiveness/alertness for visual and auditory concentration
Regularly requires fine finger/precision work and sitting at a computer.
Occasionally lifts or moves objects less than 10lbs, occasionally objects between 10-50 lbs. and occasionally over 50 lbs.
Required to regularly stand, walk, or sit for extended periods and fine finger or precision work is regularly required.
Job Qualifications
Graduation from an approved/accredited degree/diploma in Radiation Therapy is required.
Current and continuing certification with the Canadian Association for Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) in Radiation Therapy is required.
Successful completion of the CAMRT Dosimetry Certificate (CDC) OR current and continuing registration as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) with the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) is required.
A minimum of three years' experience within the last five years working in Radiation Therapy or Dosimetry is required.
In-depth knowledge of treatment planning and the physical principles of dose calculation.
Comprehensive knowledge of departmental, organizational, and professional standards.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy, ability to prioritize workload, strong time management skills, and strong decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor others.
Demonstrated commitment to NL Health Services' values of innovation, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.
Satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.
*This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.
If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE LX Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE LX Regional Bargaining Unit.
Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca
Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately
To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:
Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.
If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.
Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.
