Job Title: Radiotherapist / Therapy Radiographer (Oncology Centre)
Location: Enugu
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- To deliver ionizing radiation to the patient compliant with the radiation therapy plan and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist while under the general supervision of the Senior Radiotherapist.
Job Responsibilities
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- Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern, and support for the facility’s patients, visitors, and staff members on a consistent basis
- As per physician directions preparation of mold immobilization to the patient.
- Delivers radiation treatment according to written prescription and treatment plan
- Provides safety in patient care through the consistent practice of departmental procedures for treatment administration
- Recognizes deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the Chief Therapist
- Assures the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records on physical and ARIA chart
- Ensures the quality and consistency of treatment portal placement by utilizing IGRT as prescribed by the physician
- Explains treatment procedures to patient and/or family members and refer medical questions to the appropriate staff members
- Takes localization digital radiographs according to planned treatment delivery under the direction of a radiation oncologist
- Performs measurements for use during treatment calculation
- Maintain the required trackers, patient records, machine log book maintenance, and stock records.
- Following the radiation safety norms directed by the Senior radiotherapist as per regulatory guidelines.
- Attend periodical safety pieces of training and mandatory pieces of training in the organization.
- Follow the departmental duty rosters.
- Responsible for all such other tasks entrusted by the management from time to time
- Responsible for performing CT simulations in line with patients’ needs.
- Present reports to the supervisor and other medical line team leads required.
- Keeps in touch with the entire team through regular meetings.
- Responsible for maintaining excellent relationships at all levels in the organization
- Builds relationships with other leaders in the healthcare industry.
- Actively networks with contemporaries in the Hospital industry to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and initiatives
Requirements and Skills
- 10+2 with DRT or B.Sc (RT) or equivalent as required in Nigeria to be a qualified Radiation Oncologist
- Experience with LA, Immobilizations, CT-SIM, and RV systems
- English: Local language is an added advantage.
- NIL for Jr. position and 5 years for Chief Tech position.
Remuneration
- N250,000 – N400,000 Monthly.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using “Radiographer” as the subject of the mail.
Deadline: August 15, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Therapist |