Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Radiation Therapy Service Technologist performs a variety of duties related to the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and testing on a variety of radiation therapy and radiation safety equipment, including their operating systems, to ensure the accuracy of machines and minimize machine downtime.  The Radiation Therapy Service Technologist participates in the training and assessment of RTST Trainees and compiles education material from a variety of sources for use by all RTSTs as required.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•    Diploma from a recognized training program in Biomedical Engineering or Electronics Technology.

•    Minimum three (3) years of experience servicing radiation therapy equipment including completion of manufacturers' training for radiation therapy equipment OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the program.

•    Successful completion of manufacturer’s training courses with at least one course successfully completed at the advanced level.


Skills and Abilities

•    Demonstrated understanding of Radiation Therapy equipment advanced level theory
•    Demonstrated ability to work with others including RTSTs and manufacturer service engineers
•    Demonstrated proficiency in operating the full range of Radiation Therapy equipment
•    Demonstrated proficiency in diagnosing, repairing and performing preventative maintenance on the full range of Radiation Therapy equipment
•    Demonstrated ability to work independently during treatment day in the absence of other RTSTs
•    Demonstrated ability to recognize personal limitations and only perform tasks that are within their abilities and experience
•    Demonstrated understanding of the operation of dual energy linear accelerators and all components, CT simulators and all components
•    Demonstrated knowledge of safety issues associated with high voltage and ionising radiation
•    Demonstrated expertise with networked computer systems at the hardware level as well as with all related software, including embedded or proprietary systems
•    Ability to interface different clinical devices to the computer networks
•    Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of physics as they are applied to radiation therapy equipment
•    Demonstrated technical knowledge of methods of radiation production and radiation measurement
•    Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure
•    Ability to demonstrate techniques to co-workers and students
•    Ability to communicate effectively with others, verbally and in writing
•    Physical ability to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position
•    Leadership skills
•       Demonstrated skills in CPR techniques.