Radiation Therapist

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 system, 10 Varian Linear Accelerators, one Ortho-Voltage machine, an HDR Brachytherapy suite, and a CyberKnife unit.

The duties and responsibilities of the Radiation Therapist includes; assessing and educating patients, planni...