RADIATION THERAPIST

KFSHRC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

KFSH&RC is seeking an experienced Clinical Radiation Therapy professional to assist with treatment planning and to deliver prescribed radiation to patients as directed by the Radiation Oncologist. The role includes planning support, equipment safety checks, patient communication, and collaboration with the department to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Associate Degree/Diploma in Radiation Therapy and BCLS certification, with specific experience expectations for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree/Diploma in Radiation Therapy or related field.
• Grade 08 requires 2 years of experience with Bachelor’s or 4 years with Diploma.
• Grade 09 requires 4 years as Radiation Therapist at KFSH&RC.

Responsibilities

• Assists with treatment planning including CT Sim, dose calculations, obtaining contours and templates.
• Assists Senior Mould Room Technologist with shells and radiation protective devices.
• Prepares treatment room and delivers prescribed radiation treatment; documents treatments.
• Checks equipment operation and safety; reports malfunctions or hazards.

Skills

CT Simulation

Dose Calculations

Contour Acquisition

Template Making

Treatment Planning

Radiation Safety

BCLS Certification

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree/Diploma in Radiation Therapy

Tools

CT Simulator

Job description

CLINICAL RADIATION THERAPY (Sec)-R | External Job

PreparesRadiation Therapy treatment planning and provides radiation treatment topatients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.

Key responsibilities

• Assists with treatment planning includingthe use of simulator, Computer Technology (CT) Sim, dose calculations,obtaining contours, and making templates.
• Assists Senior Mould Room Technologist withmaking shells and radiation protective device.
• Prepares treatment room and deliversprescribed radiation treatment. Documents radiation treatment correctly ontreatment sheet. Checks treatment prescription, diagnosis, calculations, andpatient identification.
• Checks operation of equipment for properworking and safety including routine safety checks.
• Reports malfunctioning of equipment orpotential safety hazards to seniors.
• Maintains patient records, reports, andfiles of treatments. Explains radiation procedure to patients.
• Collects CPT and statistics in timelymanner.
• Liaises with all sections of department forsmooth running of assigned area.
• Informs the treating Radiation Oncologistsof undue condition and reaction.
• Enhances professional growth and developmentthrough continuing education.
• Experienced rotational radiation therapist.
• Follows departmental policies in own roleand acts as a resource for others.
• Follows all Hospital related procedures andpolicies.
• Participates in self and others’ education,training and development, as applicable.
• Performs other relatedduties, as assigned.

Other responsibilities

• BasicCardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required.

Education

• Bachelor’sor Associate Degree/Diploma in Radiation Therapy or other related discipline isrequired.

Experience

• - Grade 08:
• Two (2) years of experience as a RadiationTherapist with Bachelor’s or four (4) years with Associate Degree/Diploma is required.
• - Grade 09:
• Four (4) years of experience as RadiationTherapist at KFSH&RC
• Average of Annual Performance Appraisal of 4.3 or higher
• Cumulative ContinuedMedical Education (CME) hours of 50 or higher