Technologist

Narayana Health; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Narayana Health in Bengaluru is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer radiation therapy treatments to cancer patients in a hospital setting. You will explain treatment plans to patients, follow safety procedures, and ensure equipment is safe and functioning.

The role requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, comprehend written and verbal instructions from doctors and staff, and maintain detailed treatment records while coordinating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Verbal Ability/Communication Skill: Ability to comprehend verbal instructions from supervisor or department head.
• To give accurate and tactful explanations to patients. Problem solving/ Decision-making
• To think independently and exercise own judgment.
• Able to work accurately and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to comprehend written instructions from Doctors and related personnel.
• Ability to plan & organize work schedule.
• Speaking and listening are essential requirements to understand and carry out instructions.

Responsibilities

• Explain treatment plans to the patient and answer questions about treatment
• Follow safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation
• Examine machines to make sure they are safe and working properly
• X ray the patient to determine the exact location of the area requiring treatment
• Check computer programs to make sure the machine will give the correct dose of radiation to the appropriate area of the patient's body
• Operate the machine to treat the patient with radiation
• Monitor the patient to check for unusual reactions to the treatment
• Keep detailed records of treatment

Skills

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Ability to explain plans

Job description

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Narayana Health, one of India's largest and World's most economical healthcare service providers is set to emerge as a global industry model for its ability to reconcile quality, affordability, scale, transparency, credibility and sustainable profitability. From 300 beds hospital in 2001, Narayana Health has grown to a 6900 beds healthcare conglomerate in 2014 with 26 hospitals present in 16 Cities within the country and also has International Presence in Cayman.

NH has been known for its cost- cutting approach and ranked 36th among World's 50 Most Innovative Companiesby Fast Companies in 2012. NH has also been a proud recipient of Frost & Sullivan India Healthcare Excellence Awards 2012 in the category Healthcare Service Provider Company of the Year and FICCI Health Care Excellence Award 2012 for Addressing Industry Issues.

Job Purpose:

Administer radiation therapy treatments to cancer patients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Explain treatment plans to the patient and answer questions about treatment
• Follow safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation
• Examine machines to make sure they are safe and working properly
• X ray the patient to determine the exact location of the area requiring treatment
• Check computer programs to make sure the machine will give the correct dose of radiation to the appropriate area of the patient's body
• Operate the machine to treat the patient with radiation
• Monitor the patient to check for unusual reactions to the treatment
• Keep detailed records of treatment

Candidate Requirements:

• Verbal Ability/Communication Skill: Ability to comprehend verbal instructions given by the supervisor or head of the department.
• To give accurate and tactful explanations to patients. Problem solving/ Decision-making
• To think independently and exercise own judgment.
• Able to work accurately and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to comprehend written instructions given by the Doctors and the other related departmental personnel.
• Ability to plan & organize ones work schedule effectively.
• Speaking and listening are essential requirements to understand and carry out the instructions given by the supervisors and other related departmental personnel.