Radiation Oncology

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital; Amravati; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Amravati is seeking a Radiation Physics Specialist to plan radiation treatments for cancer patients and perform dose calculations. You will work with senior physicists, doctors, and CT technicians to ensure safe, accurate treatment delivery and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an MSc in Physics with a Diploma in Radiological Physics or MSc in Medical Physics and 2–5 years of experience, with flexibility for shifts and active involvement in quality

Qualifications

• MSc in Physics with Radiological/Medical Physics diploma is required.
• 2–5 years of related work experience.
• Experience in radiation treatment planning and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plan radiation treatments for cancer patients and perform dose calculations.
• Ensure accurate measurement of radiation output and patient dosimetry.
• Perform quality control, machine acceptance testing, and safety reporting.
• Collaborate with senior physicists, doctors, and CT technicians on treatment planning.
• Maintain records and participate in departmental quality improvement.

Skills

Radiological physics knowledge

Dose calculations

Education

M.Sc (Physics) & Diploma in Radiological Physics or M.Sc (Medical Physics)

Job description

Job No.

Job No 04 AMRAVATI

Department

Support Staff and Tech

Location

Amravati, Maharastra

Work Experience

2–5 Years

Qualification

M.Sc (Physics) & Diploma in Radiological Physics or M.Sc (Medical Physics)

Description

Plan radiation treatments for cancer patients and perform dose calculations.

• Knowledge of 3D CRT, IMRT, IGRT, Stereotactic Radio Surgery, Stereotactic Radiotherapy and TBI planning.
• Ability to perform IMRT and IGRT plans within stipulated timelines.
• Ability to create treatment plans on alternate machines to prevent treatment interruptions.
• Ability to work in assigned shifts based on departmental workload.
• Ensure accurate measurement of radiation output from sources used in cancer therapy and perform patient dosimetry.
• Investigate equipment performance and organize quality control practices.
• Design radiation installations and implement controls for radiation hazards.
• Ensure radiation safety and design shielding for treatment rooms.
• Ensure teletherapy machines, scanners and computers operate safely.
• Perform machine acceptance testing.
• Consult with senior physicists, medical doctors and CT technicians regarding treatment planning.
• Assist in developing new treatment techniques.
• Maintain required records, reports and files and collect necessary statistics.
• Report all safety concerns, equipment-related issues and mishaps immediately to the HOD.
• Participate in academic activities of the department and organization.
• Be part of quality improvement initiatives and departmental protocols.
• Carry out routine measurements and analysis of radiation and radioactivity levels in controlled and supervised areas.
• Maintain records of radiation monitoring results.
• Investigate situations that may lead to potential radiation exposure.
• Advise the employer on regulatory compliance, radiation safety measures and radioactive material handling.
• Recommend remedial actions for radiation-related incidents and exposures.
• Ensure hazardous situations and corrective actions are reported to the competent authority.
• Ensure quality assurance tests of structures, systems, components and sources are conducted.
• Ensure monitoring instruments are calibrated periodically.
• Train workers on radiation hazards, safety measures and safe work practices.
• Ensure safe disposal of radioactive waste.
• Develop emergency response plans and maintain emergency preparedness.
• Advise the licensee regarding safety and security of radioactive sources.
• Submit periodic radiation safety reports to the licensee and competent authority.
• Inform the competent authority upon cessation of employment as RSO.