Radiotherapist at Global Profilers

SUMMARY

The Radio Therapist shall provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individualized radiation therapy treatments to patients, in consultation with the oncology team.
• Explain the radiation therapy process to patients and answer their questions.
• Administer radiation therapies as per patient treatment plans.
• Use medical imaging equipment to ensure treatments are delivered accurately.
• Assess patients’ reactions to treatments, provide advice on the side effects of treatments, and methods of alleviating these.
• Monitor the progress of patients and suggest amendments to treatment plans, when necessary.
• Provide ongoing support to patients and their families.
• Perform quality assurance tests on simulation and treatment machines to ensure they are in working order.
• Provide thorough and accurate documentation of set-up instructions and treatment parameters and record each day’s treatments
• Undertake oncology research to improve treatment methods.
• Perform Computed Tomography (CT) simulations and Reminiscence Therapy (RT) sessions
• Assist patients with pain management and supports to their family
• Prepare and submit patient health reports as appropriate
• Adhere to radiation safety practices for patients, personnel, and self, including shielding when appropriate.
• Report equipment malfunctions and/or erratic operations to Lead Radiation Therapist or Physicist immediately
• Interact with patients and obtain information necessary for the drafting of reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
• Provide timely, detailed, and frequent reporting to the Company’s Board of Directors.
• Apart from the above duties and responsibilities, your job description may be modified by the Company from time to time.

REQUIREMENT:

• BSc or PGD in Radiotherapy
• Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RBBN) certification
• Sufficient post-registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job

WORKING HOURS

You are expected to work forty hour

PLACE OF WORK

You will be primarily based at the Company’s HQ in Lagos, Nigeria but you will be expected to travel to the various Oncology centres to perform your duties.

Learning & Growth /Innovation

• Continually seek out new ways of improving the company’s operations.
• Develop periodic therapeutic training programs alongside HR.

Technical Competence

Generic Competence

• Report Writing
• Attention to details
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Record Management
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Teamwork
• Critical Thinking

Diagnostic Skill                                                                                                 

• Chemotherapy Administration                                                   
• Patient Alignment                                                                             
• Radiation Safety Protocols                                                                        
• Medical Imaging equipment                                                       
• Quality Assurance
• Medical Information System       
• Equipment Troubleshooting

REMUNERATION:

• Remuneration for this role shall be as follows
• USD 2000 Fixed Monthly Salary
• Travel /Out of Station allowance in line with company policy
• Benefits for this role shall be as follows:  Accommodation
• Two Return tickets every year.
• Health Insurance in line with company policy