Resource Therapist, Radiation Oncology - BC Cancer - Surrey

Resource Therapist, Radiation Therapy

BC Cancer

Surrey, BC

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.

What you’ll do

• Provide radiation services and direct patient care in accordance with professional qualifications and the standards of practice for radiation therapy.
• Facilitate and support 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.
• Participate 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.
• Participate in and encourages Radiation Therapists to participate in critical inquiry into radiation therapy practice to promote clinical research activities.
• Collaborate 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.
• Provide input into the clinical competency assessment for Radiation Therapy students.
• Maintain 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.
• Support and promote 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.
• Provide 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.
• 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.
• Utilize, maintain, and participate 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.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and   how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies:

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

You have:

• Ability to coach, mentor and team building skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confrontation and conflict.
• Ability to organize, determine priorities, work independently, and perform under pressure while making frequent independent decisions.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Skills in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrate a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $52.95 to $66.10 per hour. 

Location: 13750 - 96th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3V 1Z2  

Application will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday; 7am-3pm/730am-330pm/8am-4pm/830am-430pm/9am-5pm/930am-530pm/10am-6pm or as operationally required

Requisition Number: 183992E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. 

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

Attention current employees of PHSA:  

You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.

The internal job posting expires on May 31, 2025, and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days. 

If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca.