Radiation Therapist level 2
Position Classification: Radiation Therapist Level 2
Remuneration: $73473.46 - $101211.59 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ529453
Radiation Therapist Level 2 - St George Hospital, Kogarah
New graduates welcome to apply
The Role
- To work effectively as a member of a team in delivering and planning radiation treatments.
- To assist as required in efficient management of the team.
- To participate in professional development and quality assurance activities.
- Deliver ionising radiation treatments according to prescription and instruction specifications to ensure accurate dose administration.
- Evaluate the physical condition of patients being treated and advise medical and/or nursing staff of changes which may influence treatment results or consequences.
- Plan courses of radiation treatment (from Simulation to dosimetry and production of treatment accessories) according to prescription and ensuring optimal dose distribution within the target volume and in surrounding sensitive/critical tissue.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- For Nurses – Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
- For Nurses – Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.
- Demonstrate a high level of oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Radiotherapy planning and treatment techniques and principles.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance QA and accurate documentation in radiotherapy practice.
- Current EPA licence
- Current AHPRA registration.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Darren Martin on Darren.Martin@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Information for applicants:
· An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
· Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support. Please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au should you require support.
