Radiation Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Shift Timings: 08:00-17:00 Monday to friday (5 Days/8 Hours Shift)
Per Week: 40 Hours
Requirements:
Experience: 2 Years
Responsibilities:
​Providing individualized radiation therapy treatments to patients, in consultation with the oncology team.
Explaining the process to patients and answering any questions.
Administering radiation therapies as per patient treatment plans.
Using medical imaging equipment to ensure treatments are delivered accurately.
Assessing patients’ reactions to treatments, providing advice on the side effects of treatments, and methods of alleviating these.
Monitoring the progress of patients and suggesting amendments to treatment plans, when necessary.
Providing ongoing support to patients and their families.
Performing quality assurance tests on simulation and treatment machines to ensure they are in working order.
Undertaking oncology research in order to improve treatment methods.
Skills:
Radiation Therapist, Travel Radiation Therapist