Job Description

\xe2\x80\x8bReq ID: 184114
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: CANC Radiation Treatment CBR
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 22-Jul-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We\'re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityThe Department of Medical Physics of Nova Scotia Health Authority, Atlantic Canada\'s largest academic health care organization, is recruiting a Medical Dosimetrist to join the Cancer Care Program at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The Medical Dosimetrist is a vital member of the cancer care team bringing skill and knowledge relevant to radiation therapy treatment planning and delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing radiation therapy treatment planning for patients undergoing radiation therapy for cancer treatment. In addition to working with radiation therapists, medical physicists, and radiation oncologists, the successful candidate will assist in the teaching of medical dosimetry to radiation oncology residents, medical physics residents and other trainees. Working remotely on a rotational basis is an option with these positions.About YouThe qualified candidate must satisfy ONE of the following: * Hold the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) credential;

• Be eligible for certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) at the time of application, see

; * Be capable of successful completion of a JRCERT Dosimetry Program in order to become eligible for certification by the MDCB. Following completion of a JRCERT Dosimetry Program, an offer will be contingent upon successful completion of the MDCB certification exam.In Addition, desirable credentials and attributes include

• The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists Dosimetry Certificate (CDC), see
• An in-depth knowledge of treatment planning and the physical principles of dose calculation
• A track record of research related to dosimetry
• Experience in CT and MRI imaging for radiation therapy treatment planning
• A demonstrated record of teaching or mentoring
• An ability to work independently and reliably within a cohesive team
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to identify priorities
• An ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to work constructively and positively within a small team environment
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours

• Permanent Full-time Position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives$48.54 - $52.61 HourlySuccessful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.Once You\'ve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.\xe2\x80\x8bThis is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.Follow Us!

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