Radiation Therapist at NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center (NLCC)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assist the Radiation Oncologists and Physicists to develop treatment plans for cancer patients.
• Prepare patients for CT simulation.
• Carry out CT simulation and send acquired images for contouring.
• Inspect radiation equipment and devices to ensure they are operational and function effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines procedures and standards to prevent undue exposure of staff and patients to radiation.
• Keep records of treatment information such as radiation dosage, equipment settings and patient’s response to radiotherapy.
• Monitor patients to check for the side effects of their treatments and make appropriate recommendations or changes to their treatment.
• Provide an offline review of patents by supervision and make necessary adjustments where necessary.
• Dispense radiation dose during brachytherapy treatment.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• A minimum of a diploma or bachelor’s degree in Radiography with a PGD in Radiotherapy.
• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in clinical practice.
• Must be licensed by the Radiographer registration board of Nigeria (RRBN).
• A Radiographer with Diagnostic experience and interest in Radiation Therapy.
• Previous exposure to the international atomic energy agency (IAEA fellowship, seminars and workshop.
• Hands-on knowledge and experience in Brachytherapy will be an added advantage.
• Previous attendance in ARN conferences or any RRBN continuous development programme is an added advantage.
• S/he must be able to communicate (read and write) in the English language. The ability to speak another local language will be an added benefit to the role and unit.
• An excellent team player with good time management skills.