Vacancies

Summary

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

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Assists with treatment planning includingthe use of simulator, Computer Technology (CT) Sim, dose calculations,obtaining contours, and making templates.

2. Assists Senior Mould Room Technologist withmaking shells and radiation protective device.

3. Prepares treatment room and deliversprescribed radiation treatment. Documents radiation treatment correctly ontreatment sheet. Checks treatment prescription, diagnosis, calculations, andpatient identification.

4. Checks operation of equipment for properworking and safety including routine safety checks.

5. Reports malfunctioning of equipment orpotential safety hazards to seniors.

6. Maintains patient records, reports, andfiles of treatments. Explains radiation procedure to patients.

7. Collects CPT and statistics in timelymanner.

8. Liaises with all sections of department forsmooth running of assigned area.

9. Informs the treating Radiation Oncologistsof undue condition and reaction.

10. Enhances professional growth and developmentthrough continuing education.

11. Experienced rotational radiation therapist.

12. Follows departmental policies in own roleand acts as a resource for others.

13. Follows all Hospital related procedures andpolicies.

14. Participates in self and others’ education,training and development, as applicable.

15. Performs other relatedduties, as assigned.

Education

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

Experience Required

- 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 

Other Requirements(Certificates)

BasicCardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required.