Clinical and Radiation Therapy Education Coordinator

Job title: Clinical and Radiation Therapy Education Coordinator

Job description: Clinical and Radiation Therapy Education Coordinator

Job Number: 98970

Job: Administrative/Service

Primary Location: Ontario-Hamilton

This position will be located at: Juravinski Cancer Centre

Organization: RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Status: Regular Part-time

Hours per week: 22.5

Number of Openings: 1

Union Code: Non Union Employees

Minimum Salary: 40.9000 Hourly

Maximum Salary: 52.4300

Post Date: Aug 9, 2022, 4:00:00 AM

Close Date (Period for Applying) – External : Aug 16, 2022, 3:59:00 AM

Unit Summary

As a part of a Regional Cancer Program, the Radiation Therapy / Treatment Planning Department of the Juravinski Cancer Centre is an expanding program that provides state-of-the-art planning, simulation and treatment for both external beam radiation and brachytherapy as well as comprehensive support for Radiation Therapy patients. The department includes a School of Radiation Therapy with Clinical Coordinators, and a treatment and administrative staff that include Radiation Therapists, Treatment Planners, Nurses, Mould Room Technicians, Clerks, Secretaries and Health Care Aides.

Currently, there are 3 CT Simulators, 1 MRI Simulator, state-of-the-art treatment planning systems, 10 Varian Linear Accelerators, one Ortho-Voltage machine, an HDR Brachytherapy suite, and a CyberKnife unit.

Position Summary

The Clinical and Radiation Therapy Education Coordinator facilitates the Radiation Therapy Students’ clinical education and evaluates the application of theoretical and practical education in the clinical setting and the clinical competence of students. The Clinical Coordinator maintains all internal student records and completes all reports required as part of the students’ records.
In addition, the Clinical and Radiation Therapy Education Coordinator plans, develops, implements and evaluates education and development programs to enhance clinical proficiency, quality improvement and team skills of Radiation Therapists in our department. Facilitates and expedites continuous learning and professional development through coaching and/or mentoring of staff and learners.
The Clinical and Radiation Therapy Education Coordinator maintains comprehensive knowledge of the Medical Radiation Sciences Program curriculum on applied physics, treatment planning, radiation biology and protection, clinical oncology, patient care and radiation therapy and applies this and clinical practice knowledge to facilitate the effective education of radiation therapy staff and students in the clinical environment.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday days

Qualifications

1. Bachelor Degree (BSc) in Radiation Therapy
2. Current Radiation Therapist registration with the CMRTO required
3. Current OAMRT and CAMRT membership preferred
4. Minimum of five years post-graduate experience with competence in all areas of medical radiation treatment
5. Adult teaching certificate/diploma from a recognized Community College or agency an asset
6. Documented evidence of previous clinical teaching experience and/or preceptorship of staff and/or students within the last three years.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in mentoring and the development of new staff.
8. Demonstrated evidence of an ability to develop, conduct and evaluate educational programs for learners.
9. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development.
10. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
11. Excellent technical, communication, assessment, and critical analysis skills
12. Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, compassion, initiative when dealing with students, patients and families.
13. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload
14. Knowledge of computer systems and general office software

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

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