Radiation Therapist

Te whiwhinga mahi | The OpportunityWe have an opportunity for upcoming new graduate radiation therapists to start their RT career and permanently join our dynamic team at the Waikato Regional Cancer Centre.
We want to support you as you transition from a new grad to a beginning practitioner and deliver exceptional patient care utilizing the latest technology.
See what a day in the life of a Radiation Therapist is like here.Mo tatou Ratonga | About our ServiceThe Waikato Regional Cancer Centre is located in the metropolis of Hamilton, New Zealand.
This unit serves a population of approximately 780,000, has approximately 120 staff.
We are comprised of an Oncology Department (which includes Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy outpatient treatment areas), an Inpatient Ward, Palliative Care Service and a Haematology Outpatient Department.The centre has an all Varian environment to deliver advanced treatment techniques, incorporating SABR, SRT, IMRT, IGRT, DIBH, RapidArc and HyperArc SRT.
We are the only centre in NZ to offer treatment on a Halcyon linac.
Our staff development programme is extensive and all team members are supported to extend themselves both professionally and personally.
Waikato Regional Cancer Centre also has a strong involvement in clinical trials and research.
We are always seeking to advance our techniques using modern innovations to improve our practice.Mou | About youEssential qualifications:Registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board of New ZealandHolds or eligible to hold an APC without conditionsIt would be desirable for you to demonstrate:Sound knowledge of radiation therapy techniques including advanced imaging along with pre-treatment and treatment workflowSelf-awareness and maturity when dealing with complex situationsExcellent teamwork and communication skillsA commitment towards excellence and quality in radiation therapy technique and patient careConditions and hours of work are as stated in the Radiation Therapist's Collective Agreement.
The successful applicant may be requested to work overtime, participate in on-call as required, and must be available to work all rosters including some public holiday.
Start times are between 7 and 10 am.Me pehea te tuku tono | How to applyPlease apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email.
If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – ****** #J-18808-Ljbffr