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 support 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 to draft reports.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Management.
• Provide timely, detailed, and frequent reporting to the Company’s Board of Directors.
• Apart from the above duties and responsibilities, the Company may modify your job description occasionally.

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 primarily be 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

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

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

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