Summary of Duties:

The Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist (CSRT) functions as a self‑regulated, independent practitioner with a primary focus on Adaptive Radiotherapy (ART) across disease sites. This Advanced Practice role is designed for a registered Radiation Therapist (RTT) who has acquired advanced knowledge and skills through a combination of formal education (Master’s degree), workplace learning, and professional development. The CSRT will play a key role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of adaptive radiotherapy protocols and will contribute to clinical trials and research initiatives in this rapidly evolving area.

Key Responsibilities:

Adaptive Radiotherapy Leadership

• Serve as a radiation therapy expert and liaison for all interprofessional teams involved in Adaptive Radiotherapy.
• Lead and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of adaptive radiotherapy protocols, workflows, and clinical pathways.
• Provide technical and dosimetric consultation to RTTs regarding image guidance, anatomic segmentation, and adaptive treatment decision‑making.
• Collaborate with physics, radiation therapy, and physician partners to optimize ART planning, QA processes, and treatment delivery.
• Contribute to the design, activation, and conduct of adaptive radiotherapy clinical trials, including protocol development, data collection, and knowledge translation.

Education, Quality, and Research

• Lead and participate in research and quality improvement initiatives related to adaptive radiotherapy and emerging technologies.
• Provide leadership, education, and support to RTTs in planning and treatment delivery for new ART protocols, techniques, and equipment.
• Identify opportunities for supplemental staff training and collaborate with the education team to develop and implement targeted learning opportunities.
• Support the development of Person‑Centred educational materials and resources related to adaptive radiotherapy.

Patient Care and Quality Assurance

• Provide ongoing support for patients undergoing adaptive radiotherapy from initial consultation through treatment and follow‑up.
• Ensure Quality Assurance procedures are maintained for all aspects of patient care within ART workflows.
• Promote and model Person‑Centred Care principles in all interactions with patients, families, and caregivers.

Qualifications/Skills

• Successful completion of a baccalaureate from an accredited radiation therapy program
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO).
• Minimum 5 years experience as an RTT.
• Current CPR certificate is required. 
• Completion or enrolled in a Master’s level or higher degree are considered an asset (the successful candidate will be expected to complete a Master’s degree as condition of acceptance of position).
• Willingness to work towards APRT(T) certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and within an interprofessional team.
• Demonstrated commitment to Person-centred Care approaches and principles.
• Strong knowledge base of radiation treatment techniques, including ART, capabilities of radiation therapy technologies and management of radiation therapy related side effects are considered an asset.
• Proficiency in teaching, research or quality improvement, project development and management, and effective presentation skills will be viewed as an asset.