Resource Therapist P2BS
PHSA
Resource Therapist P2BS AgencyPHSA Labor AgreementHealth Science Professionals Posting #177609-2427908 GradeP2S DepartmentDT- Rad Oncology - Treatment UnionHEABC Paramedical - H.S.A. Work Site13750 - 96th Avenue, Surrey StatusTemporary Position DurationUntil return of incumbent Salary Range$52.95 - $66.10 / Hour Position StatusFull-time FTE1.00 Hours of Work7am-3pm/730am-330pm/8am-4pm/830am-430pm/9am-5pm/930am-530pm/10am-6pm or as operationally required Work DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Days OffSat, Sun, Stat Position Start Date27-Jan-2025 Position End Date23-Jan-2026 Applications Accepted Until 10AM10-Jan-2025 Job Summary
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Resource Therapist provides radiation services and direct patient care and acts as a clinical resource to staff in the module. The Resource Therapist works in collaboration with the Radiation Therapist – Education, Practice and Development and the Provincial Professional Practice and Academic Leader to ensure professional practice, processes and standards of care are maintained.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1. Provides radiation services and direct patient care in accordance with professional qualifications and the standards of practice for radiation therapy.
2. Facilitates and supports Radiation Therapists to reach clinical resolution/consensus by being a knowledge and skill resource for clinical or procedural issues within the module or, in the absence of a facilitated resolution, makes clinical decisions.
3. Participates as a member of the clinical care team by communicating with all team members (radiation therapists, nursing, and support staff, oncologists, and physics staff) to provide continuity of care.
4. Participates in and encourages Radiation Therapists to participate in critical inquiry into radiation therapy practice to promote clinical research activities.
5. Collaborates with the Radiation Therapists – Education, Practice and Development and the Lead Radiation Therapist to support new staff orientation to the Centre as well as to the Module by duties such as providing clinical guidance, as required, based on the specific orientation plan as well as by being a knowledge and skill resource to the Radiation Therapist.
6. Provides input into the clinical competency assessment for Radiation Therapy students.
7. Maintains current knowledge of Radiation Therapy to contribute to the improvement of patient care by performing duties such as reviewing relevant literature, attending lectures and courses as required and approved.
8. Participates in, supports and promotes the development and implementation of professional practice standards for Radiation Therapists by performing duties such as providing input to members of the Professional Practice Council, participating in the implementation of new technology or identifying needs for procedural or process changes in the module.
9. Provides a safe environment for patients/families and staff by performing duties such as reviewing staff adherence to safety policies and standards and emergency procedures and taking corrective action, escalating to Manager/designate, as required.
10. Participates in the Quality Assurance activities for the Module by performing assigned duties such as conducting and reviewing audits of process and functions related to the module.
11. Utilizes, maintains, and participates in the evaluation of work-related systems, tools, supplies, and equipment in the provision of care/treatment. Ensures that equipment is functioning, and work areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies; cleans and disinfects equipment and supplies required for procedures.
12. Performs other related duties, as required.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
• Completion of a recognized degree program in Radiation Therapy supplemented with additional education specific to Radiation Therapy such as a specialty certificate or an equivalent combination of education.
• Five (5) years recent related clinical experience in Radiation Therapy.
• Canadian Association for Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) Certified.
Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and team building skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confrontation and conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, determine priorities, work independently, and perform under pressure while making frequent independent decisions.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated skills in CPR techniques.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Resource Therapist provides radiation services and direct patient care and acts as a clinical resource to staff in the module. The Resource Therapist works in collaboration with the Radiation Therapist – Education, Practice and Development and the Provincial Professional Practice and Academic Leader to ensure professional practice, processes and standards of care are maintained.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1. Provides radiation services and direct patient care in accordance with professional qualifications and the standards of practice for radiation therapy.
2. Facilitates and supports Radiation Therapists to reach clinical resolution/consensus by being a knowledge and skill resource for clinical or procedural issues within the module or, in the absence of a facilitated resolution, makes clinical decisions.
3. Participates as a member of the clinical care team by communicating with all team members (radiation therapists, nursing, and support staff, oncologists, and physics staff) to provide continuity of care.
4. Participates in and encourages Radiation Therapists to participate in critical inquiry into radiation therapy practice to promote clinical research activities.
5. Collaborates with the Radiation Therapists – Education, Practice and Development and the Lead Radiation Therapist to support new staff orientation to the Centre as well as to the Module by duties such as providing clinical guidance, as required, based on the specific orientation plan as well as by being a knowledge and skill resource to the Radiation Therapist.
6. Provides input into the clinical competency assessment for Radiation Therapy students.
7. Maintains current knowledge of Radiation Therapy to contribute to the improvement of patient care by performing duties such as reviewing relevant literature, attending lectures and courses as required and approved.
8. Participates in, supports and promotes the development and implementation of professional practice standards for Radiation Therapists by performing duties such as providing input to members of the Professional Practice Council, participating in the implementation of new technology or identifying needs for procedural or process changes in the module.
9. Provides a safe environment for patients/families and staff by performing duties such as reviewing staff adherence to safety policies and standards and emergency procedures and taking corrective action, escalating to Manager/designate, as required.
10. Participates in the Quality Assurance activities for the Module by performing assigned duties such as conducting and reviewing audits of process and functions related to the module.
11. Utilizes, maintains, and participates in the evaluation of work-related systems, tools, supplies, and equipment in the provision of care/treatment. Ensures that equipment is functioning, and work areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies; cleans and disinfects equipment and supplies required for procedures.
12. Performs other related duties, as required.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
• Completion of a recognized degree program in Radiation Therapy supplemented with additional education specific to Radiation Therapy such as a specialty certificate or an equivalent combination of education.
• Five (5) years recent related clinical experience in Radiation Therapy.
• Canadian Association for Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) Certified.
Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and team building skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confrontation and conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, determine priorities, work independently, and perform under pressure while making frequent independent decisions.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated skills in CPR techniques.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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