Job Details: Dosimetrist

Description: The medical dosimetrist is a member of the cancer care team who has knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment and planning.

Joining the current compliment of 3 full time medical dosimetrists, the incumbent will be responsible for providing computerized radiation plans of patients undergoing radiation therapy for cancer treatment. In addition to working with radiation therapists, medical physicists, and radiation oncologists, the incumbent will assist in the teaching of medical dosimetry to radiotherapy students, radiation therapists, and radiation oncology residents.

Qualifications:
*Graduate of a recognized radiotherapy technical program (RT(T)) with current CAMRT registration or BSc in Physics
*Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) in good standing with the American Association of Medical Dosimetrist (AAMD), or certification as Dosimetry Specialist (DSp) with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologist (CAMRT) is required
*Two years relevant experience required
*Experience with the Varian Eclipse Treatment Planning System preferred

Hours of Work:
Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Salary:
$36.7858 - $39.8727 hourly

This is a NSGEU Bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. We will contact you should you be selected for an interview. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Please apply online!

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Posting Date: May 7 08