Prepares Radiation Therapy treatment planning and provides radiation treatment to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Assists with treatment planning including the use of simulator, Computer Technology (CT) Sim, dose calculations, obtaining contours, and making templates.
- Assists Senior Mould Room Technologist with making shells and radiation protective device.
- Prepares treatment room and delivers prescribed radiation treatment. Documents radiation treatment correctly on treatment sheet. Checks treatment prescription, diagnosis, calculations, and patient identification.
- Checks operation of equipment for proper working and safety including routine safety checks.
- Reports malfunctioning of equipment or potential safety hazards to seniors.
- Maintains patient records, reports, and files of treatments. Explains radiation procedure to patients.
- Collects CPT and statistics in timely manner.
- Liaises with all sections of department for smooth running of assigned area.
- Informs the treating Radiation Oncologist of undue condition and reaction.
- Enhances professional growth and development through continuing education.
- Experienced rotational radiation therapist.
- Follows departmental policies in own role and acts as a resource for others.
- Follows all Hospital related procedures and policies.
- Participates in self and others education, training and development, as applicable.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Bachelor s or Associate Degree/Diploma in Radiation Therapy or other related discipline is required.
- Grade 08: Two (2) years of experience as a Radiation Therapist with Bachelor s or four (4) years with Associate Degree/Diploma is required.
- Grade 09: Four (4) years of experience as Radiation Therapist at KFSH&RC Average of Annual Performance Appraisal of 4.3 or higher Cumulative Continued Medical Education (CME) hours of 50 or higher
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required.
