Junior Technical Officer

Kokilabenhospital; Amravati; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokilabenhospital in Amravati is seeking a professional with a B. Sc & DMRT or Bachelor’s degree in Radiotherapy Technology, with 0-7 years of relevant experience. The role focuses on delivering radiation therapy, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining effective communication throughout the treatment process.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms and equipment, monitoring patient reactions, and participating in academic and quality improvement initiatives within the department. Strong commitment to patient care and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• 0-7 years of experience in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy with minimal supervision.
• Check prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification.
• Explain procedure to patient and means of communication during treatment.
• Reinforce Radiation Oncologist's advice to patient regarding treatment reactions.
• Prepare room and equipment according to prescription.
• Transfer patient safely to treatment couch.
• Check daily treatment time and deliver prescribed dose.
• Maintain communication with the patient during treatment.
• Observe patient for unusual reactions and report to staff.
• Perform simulations and assist in tumor localization procedures.
• Participate in academic activities and quality improvement initiatives.

Education

B. Sc & DMRT or Bachelor’s degree in Radiotherapy Technology

Job description

0-7 years of experience in relevant field

Qualification

B. Sc & DMRT or Bachelor’s degree in Radiotherapy Technology

Description

• To deliver accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision.
• To check prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient identification.
• To explain procedure to patient, means of communication during treatment and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment.
• To reinforce Radiation Oncologist's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care.
• To prepare room and equipment for patient according to prescription regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, lead protection devices, etc.
• To transfer patient safely to treatment couch, giving special care to catheters, intravenous drips, etc.
• To check daily treatment time and deliver prescribed dose.
• To maintain visual and audible communication with the patient during treatment.
• To maintain patient markings. To observe patient for unusual reactions and events and report accurate information to the nursing staff and/or Radiation Oncologist.
• To perform simulations.
• To assist in tumor localization procedures, preparation of immobilization devices, etc.
• To assist in dosimetry procedures (i.e. Prescription calculations).
• To observe radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
• To obtain weekly port films and present such at chart rounds for review by Radiation Oncology staff.
• To perform and document daily accelerator warm-up and QA procedures.
• To maintain records of daily treatment.
• To secure x-ray and lab reports as needed.
• To report erratic operation of equipment to Chief Radiation Therapist, Radiation Physicist and/or Bio Medical Engineer and concerned Radiation Oncologist.
• All important aspects, mistakes & mishaps should be immediately reported to HOD.
• To participate in academic activities of the department & organization.
• To be part of the Quality Initiative Improvement & protocols of the department & organization.