Senior Radiotherapist Medical Physicist

REF/TNH/SR/03/20
Reporting to the Lead Radiotherapist, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:

Oversee daily patient treatment schedule and maintain efficient patient flow.
Verify and deliver ionizing radiation treatment to patients in a safe and accurate manner based on the prescribed treatment plan.
Localize and simulate patients based on prescribed parameters.
Prepare moulds and other immobilization devices to assist in the accurate treatment.
Monitor and observe patients receiving ionizing radiation for any unusual reactions and respond accordingly.
Ensure quality assurance is achieved on equipment, accessories and treatment plans.
Maintain accurate database of patient information and treatment plans.
Follow hospital and radiation oncology policies and procedures.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Radiotherapy with 10 years’ work experience or,
Higher National Diploma in relevant field with 12years work experience or,
Diploma in radiation therapy/diploma in radiography with a certificate in radiation therapy with 15 years’ work experience.
Minimum of 8 years work experience.
Proficiency in VMAT (Volumetric Arc Therapy) and IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy) in radiotherapy planning will an added advantage.

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