Radiation Therapist - Contract(9386)

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Hospital in Singapore is seeking a Radiation Therapist to coordinate, plan and administer precise radiation treatment for patients. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients throughout their radiotherapy journey.

The role involves CT-simulation, treatment delivery, safety practices, and mentoring student therapists while contributing to departmental development and research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Radiation Technology or related field.
• 3 years of clinical experience preferred; fresh graduates considered for entry level.
• Competent in clinical radiation therapy pre-treatment and delivery procedures.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; service oriented and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT-simulation and dosimetry calculations according to treatment protocol and plan approved by Radiation Oncologist.
• Operate radiation therapy machine and equipment per SOPs and safety practices.
• Adhere to safe radiation practices, occupational health, infection control.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain accurate record and documentation of radiation dose delivered to patient.
• Maintain high standards of patient care, clinical communication and timely escalation of side effects.
• Guide and mentor student Radiation Therapist assigned to unit.
• Participate in departmental professional development, education and research activities.
• Assume additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Radiation Technology

Tools

Radiation Therapy Machine

Job description

Job Description:

Responsible for coordinating, planning and administering accurate radiation treatment to patient.

Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical support throughout patients’ course of radiation therapy.

Responsibilities:

• To perform CT-simulation, treatment device construction, dosimetry calculation for the delivery of radiation treatment based on department treatment protocol and plan approved by the Radiation Oncologist.
• To operate radiation therapy machine and other supportive equipment in accordance with the department standard operation protocols and radiation safety practice.
• To adhere to safe radiation practices, occupational health hazards prevention and infection control precautions.
• To perform quality assurance check on radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation, policies, and protocols of patient care.
• To maintain accurate record and documentation of radiation dose delivered to patient.
• To maintain high standards of patient care, clinical communication and the timely escalation of management of patients’ side effects.
• To guide and mentor student Radiation Therapist assigned to unit.
• To participate in departmental / Radiation Therapists' professional development, education and research activities.
• To assume additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Medical Radiation Technology or related fields.
• 3 years of clinical experience in Medical Radiation Therapy preferred. Fresh graduates will be considered for entry positions.
• Competent in clinical radiation therapy to perform pre-treatment and treatment delivery procedures to patient.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Service oriented and customer focused and willing to work as a team.