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Radiation Therapist Grade 1
RT Graduates Welcome
Full Time- Ongoing 76 Hours Per Fortnight
Site: Bendigo
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.
Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the Role
Bendigo is Peter Mac's only regional Victorian campus providing radiation therapy services to the Loddon Mallee region.
Whilst part of our team, you will enjoy the opportunity to work with the latest technology, including Varian Truebeam Linacs, AlignRT and Eclipse treatment planning system, to treat a wide variety of cases including an active SABR & SRS workload.
The team at Bendigo has a strong culture of including all team members in quality improvement projects and available research initiatives.
Working at Bendigo will provide you with a well-rounded experience to support your career development.
Peter Mac also offers a new graduate RT program to help the new RT consolidate fundamental skills, acquire specialised skills and benefit from tailored clinical support, mentoring and education.
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In line with the Enterprise Agreement ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT *********.
Salary range between $70,590 to $82,139.
based on years of experience.
Incentives to work in Bendigo
Included in your employment are the following incentives:
a. Recent Graduates will be paid at Grade1, Yr2 classification
b. 10% rural allowance paid on top of base salary
c. Financial assistance to attend 1 national conference per year
d. Financial assistance to attend 1 international conference every 3rd year
Peter Mac Benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave options
Flexible, hybrid working practices
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.
We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.




We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
WHY WORK IN BENDIGO
Anyone interested in working in Bendigo should visit .
From our service partner Bendigo Health: Bendigo is a great place to live and work with a large variety of restaurants, shops, cultural precincts, sporting facilities and tertiary facilities.
Bendigo continues to grow with a population of over 121,000, we are a thriving regional city located only 150km northwest of Melbourne.
It is a city with all the attributes of urban metropolis, and the benefits of living in regional Australia.
For a confidential discussion please reach out to the below.
Hiring Manager: Alan Turner
Email: ******
Contact Number: ************
Applications Close 11:59pm: Friday 11 September ****
Position Summary
To plan and deliver radiation therapy treatment using ionising radiation in accordance with the treatment prescription and in accordance with all Peter Mac protocols and policies and Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia Professional Capabilities and Code of Conduct.
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement ***********
Classification or Salary Range
AE3 RAD THER TECH GR1 Y1 to AF11 RAD THER TECH GR1 Y7 (based on experience)
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Radiation Therapists
Radiation Oncologists
Radiation Oncology Medical Physicists
Radiation Oncology Nurses
Medical Administration staff
Allied Health Departments
Other Peter Mac staff as appropriate
External
MRPBA
Affiliated Universities
ASMIRT
Skills
Registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia and holds a current Victorian Radiation Use License
Police Check
Working with Children Check
Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience in radiation therapy planning and treatment
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate in a team setting
Demonstrated commitment to optimal patient care
Demonstrated professional and ethical practice
Demonstrated commitment to professional development
Demonstrated compliance with safe practice and quality improvement initiatives
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
Practice in Radiation Therapy
Practice radiation therapy according to MRPBA Professional Capabilities for Medical Radiation Practice.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of radiation therapy principles and practice.
Apply radiation therapy principles to a range of techniques in treatment and planning.
Apply critical and reflective thinking to resolve radiation therapy clinical challenges.




Apply understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology to clinical activities.
Apply principles of medical radiation physics and instrumentation.
Assess the patient's capacity to receive care.
Safely and effectively carry out own role and responsibilities relating to the implementation of a patient management plan.
Recognise when input is required from more senior colleagues, and act to obtain their involvement.
Prioritise workload appropriately, and establish realistic timeframes for the completion of work.
Complete tasks on time and in self-directed manner, acting within own knowledge base.
Professional and Ethical Conduct
Practice in an ethical and qualified manner.
Provide each patient with an appropriate level of dignity and care.
Apply the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia's Code of Conduct to practice.
Assume responsibility and accept accountability for professional decisions.
Advocate on behalf of the patient when appropriate.
Accurately recognise own limits and seek guidance as necessary.
Recognise and effectively manage personal impact on work performance and relationships.
Demonstrate honesty and fairness in all relations.
Seek support where necessary to maintain own well-being.
Respond positively to individual and cultural differences by valuing others equally and showing tolerance and acceptance.
Communication and Collaboration
Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with patients and their family or carers.
Convey knowledge and procedural information in ways that engender trust and confidence and respects patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity.
Treat colleagues and patients as equals, and with courtesy, kindness and regard for how they wish to be treated.
Work in partnership with other health professionals towards common goals, recognising that the interests of patients are the overriding shared objective for healthcare delivery.
Seek regular, constructive feedback regarding performance against established role expectations.
Express thoughts and ideas clearly, directly, honestly and with respect for others and for the work of the team.
Share information and knowledge to enhance the effectiveness of teamwork and collaboration.
Make day to day decisions as appropriate to own work role, and in consultation with others.
Recognise issues that may lead to conflict, and constructively address issues as they arise.
Demonstrate empathy towards other team members and recognise their needs and skills.
Key Accountabilities (Contd.)
4. Evidence Based Practice and Professional Learning
Apply critical and reflective thinking to resolve clinical challenges.
Interpret findings, applying clinical reasoning and reflective processes to identify implications for practice.
Identify ongoing professional learning needs and opportunities and implement strategies for achieving them.
Recognise the relevance of research for improving health outcomes, and assist with research activities, as required by own role.
Monitor and evaluate progress towards learning/development goals, and
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