Radiation Technologist-Radiation Oncology

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution seeks a Radiation Technologist for its Radiotherapy department. The successful candidate will manage patient scheduling, assist in treatment procedures, and ensure accurate handling of equipment. This role requires a solid background in radiotherapy, a degree in relevant fields, and at least three years of experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Radiotherapy from an accredited college/university.
• License in practicing country.
• Not less than 3 years experience as Radiotherapy Technologist in a hospital/clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all radiotherapy treatment and pre-treatment procedures.
• Assists in organizing daily scheduling of patients and ensures data recording.
• Provides advice regarding diet, skin care, and after treatment care.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Patient Care

Technical Operation

Education

Bachelor degree in Radiotherapy

Tools

Radiation Oncology Information System

Linear Accelerators

CT Scanner

Job description

Radiation Technologist-Radiation Oncology

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Radiation Technologist is responsible to participate in all radiotherapy treatment and pre-treatment procedures under the supervision, indirect or otherwise, of Senior Radiotherapy Technologists.

Managerial:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in organizing/checking the daily scheduling of patients.
• Assists in providing accurate statistical data of the workload of the unit.
• Ensures all patient data has been recorded into the patient management software.
• Assists in the induction and orientation of new staff.
• Reports complaints, incidents, accidents and grievances to Senior RT Technologist/RT Supervisor/RT Manager.
  
  
  

JOB DESCRIPTION

Radiation Technologist is responsible to participate in all radiotherapy treatment and pre-treatment procedures under the supervision, indirect or otherwise, of Senior Radiotherapy Technologists.

Managerial:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in organizing/checking the daily scheduling of patients.
• Assists in providing accurate statistical data of the workload of the unit.
• Ensures all patient data has been recorded into the patient management software.
• Assists in the induction and orientation of new staff.
• Reports complaints, incidents, accidents and grievances to Senior RT Technologist/RT Supervisor/RT Manager.
  
  
  

Technical:

• Maintains and stays fully conversant with all major pieces of available equipment including, but not limited to, the Linear Accelerators, CT Scanner & Virtual Simulation, the Radiation Oncology Information System, Portal Imaging System and Planning system.
• Collaborates and work as part of the treatment and pre-treatment team by participating in all procedures relating to the treatment, immobilizing and imaging of patients within radiotherapy.
• Plans and work together with other health care professionals to provide a smooth and efficient flow of work through the department referring to more senior staff for approval on actions taken when these are not part of existing protocols.
• Ensures and take responsibility for ensuring patients receive safe, accurate and appropriate treatment and pre-treatment imaging procedures, setting high standards for practice.
• Ensures that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported immediately to ensure that appropriate action may be taken in line with facility health and safety policies
• Provides the patient with all the necessary advice regarding diet, skin care and after treatment care, referring to Oncologist or relevant Health Care Professional if appropriate.
• Provides support in the management of the treatment unit workload and undertake the duties and responsibilities of the Senior RTT when requested to.
• Ensures gaps in patient s treatment schedule are kept to a minimum during routine machine services, public holidays and unplanned machine breakdowns, adhering to treatment protocols and devising contingencies as appropriate.
• Uses the Radiation Therapy computer management system to schedule patients appointments, plan workload and locate patient records. Schedule treatment appointments at a time convenient to the patient but still ensuring that the workload is planned efficiently and waiting times are minimized.
• Maintains and strives to improve treatment techniques by focusing on technical innovations and developments, participating in trials of new equipment, treatment techniques and audits within SSMC where appropriate.
• Assists in all aspects of Pre-treatment to enable the patients to be planned in accordance with the Clinical Oncologists requirements.
• Operates all Pre-treatment equipment/software, including virtual simulation software
• Works on call for emergency duties and public holidays in accordance with departmental policy and any planned/unplanned overtime resulting from machine breakdowns and changes in service demand to keep treatment waiting times to a minimum.
• Undertakes routine dosimetric and geometric quality assurance checks on radiotherapy equipment, according to local protocols, to ensure that such equipment is safe and fit for clinical use and report any variances immediately.
• Ensures that the treatment has been planned in accordance with the clinicians treatment request.
• Determines whether treatment can proceed or further action is required when there are discrepancies against stated tolerances.
• Prepares and use professional knowledge and experience to support the safe and efficient operation of the working area and consult a more senior radiation technologist with concerns about the accuracy of treatment.
• Keeps accurate records of workload to assist in the compilation of statistics.
• Reviews and advises on changes in practice with regard to written guidelines and protocols adapting clinical practice.
• Manages personal workload in treatment imaging ensuring a high quality service reviewing all treatment portal images and assessing for treatment accuracy. Take responsibility for devising corrective action for any identified treatment discrepancies, under the supervision of a senior radiation technologist.
• Complies with the Local Rules of the department in accordance with FNAR regulation.
• Ensures safely and efficiently manipulate all complex, specialized equipment associated with the treatment of cancer patients undergoing treatment with ionizing radiation.
• Evaluate images by using both on-line and off-line review tools
• Maintains Program and reports faults and breakdowns to the Senior RT Technologist/ RT Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Qualification:

Required:

• Education: Bachelor degree in Radiotherapy from an accredited college/university
• License: Home Country/practicing country License.
  
  
  

Desired:

• License holder of one of the following authorities
• Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi
• Dubai Health Authority
• Ministry of Health, United Arab Emirates
  
  
  

Required:

Specialist Certifications:

• N.A.
  
  
  

Desired:

• N.A.
  
  
  

Experience:

Required:

• Not less than 3 years experience as Radiotherapy Technologist in a hospital/clinical setting.
  

Company Industry

• Medical
• Medical Devices

Department / Functional Area

• Doctor
• Nurse
• Paramedics
• Medical Research

Keywords

• Radiation Technologist-Radiation Oncology

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