Radiation Therapist, NCIS - Contract

Job Description:

Responsible for coordinating, planning and administering accurate radiation treatment to patient.

Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical support throughout patients’ course of radiation therapy.

Responsibilities:

• To perform CT-simulation, treatment device construction, dosimetry calculation for the delivery of radiation treatment based on department treatment protocol and plan approved by the Radiation Oncologist.


• To operate radiation therapy machine and other supportive equipment in accordance with the department standard operation protocols and  radiation safety practice.


• To adhere to safe radiation practices, occupational health hazards prevention and infection control precautions.


• To perform quality assurance check on radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation, policies, and protocols of patient care.


• To maintain accurate record and documentation of radiation dose delivered to patient.


• To maintain high standards of patient care, clinical communication and the timely escalation of management of patients’ side effects.


• To guide and mentor student Radiation Therapist assigned to unit.


• To participate in departmental / Radiation Therapists' professional development, education and research activities.


• To assume additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Medical Radiation Technology or related fields.


• 3 years of clinical experience in Medical Radiation Therapy preferred. Fresh graduates will be considered for entry positions.


• Competent in clinical radiation therapy to perform pre-treatment and treatment delivery procedures to patient.


• Good interpersonal and communication skills.


• Service oriented and customer focused and willing to work as a team.