Under the general supervision of the Technical Director, the Radiation Therapist delivers radiation therapy treatments and performs Simulations in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Radiation Therapists participate in the departmental Quality Assurance program and are the internal experts for accurate delivery of radiation treatments. Radiation Therapists have career progression opportunities and are involved with program development. For example, Lead positions or MR Team. The department has a wide-variety of treatment equipment including 4 Elekta Linear Accelerators, 1 MR Linac - Elekta Unity and 1 Varian Trilogy allowing for treatment of the most complex nature with real-time motion management. In addition, Elekta Flexitron High Dose Rate Brachytherapy and Orthovoltage treatments. For treatment planning, there is 1 CT Simulator and
1 MR Simulator allowing for treatment planning to be completed with MRI while the patient is in the treatment position. The Radiation Oncology department utilizes MOSAIQ / EPIC. In addition to Radiation Therapists being involved in direct patient care, they mentor peers, new colleagues and students.