Radiotherapist x2

Oncology

The incumbent will be responsible for rendering a quality clinical radiotherapy service, which is effective and efficient

• Registration with HPCSA as Radiographer
• National Diploma in Radiotherapy
• Computer Literacy essential

• Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in the same or similar position
• Planning experience would be advantageous
• Three or more years’ experience in private healthcare industry will be advantageous

• Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the radiation oncologist
• Display professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills in the clinical setting
• Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation
• Observe the clinical progress of the radiation oncology patient, use clinical decisionmaking skills to recognize and report any signs of complications
• Utilize treatment accessories to accurately reproduce the radiation treatment
• Adhere to radiation safety procedure protocol (ALARA) principle
• Safely and effectively operate a variety of computerized equipment and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the proper authority
• Utilize sophisticated imaging equipment and treatment planning systems for precise tumor localization
• Work closely with the radiation oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan that is customized to the patient’s needs
• Check treatment plans, following the specifications of the radiation oncologists
• Ensuring that accurate delivery of a planned course of radiation therapy
• Check treatment plans produced are of a high quality, with the lowest possible dose to normal tissue
• Check manual or computerized dose calculations and apply tolerance dose limitations to plans
• Verify and check prepared files and planned data before treatment commences
• Check entered patient data on the verification system
• General maintenance within the department
• Ensure patient privacy and dignity is protected at all times