Radiotherapist

Closing date:
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Larla Anne Brazil Landicho
Reference number: 58923
Workplace Type:

Mediclinic City Hospital | Dubai | United Arab Emirates

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide radiation treatment services to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team according to professional and regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Responsible for the accurate simulation, planning and delivery of radiation treatment.
2. Perform treatment simulation and/or tumour localisation on CT scanner and image registration with MRI, PET CT etc. where necessary.
3. Produce customised beam modification or immobilisation devices when necessary.
4. Perform pre-treatment checks and documentation.
5. Deliver prescribed dose of radiation according to the approved treatment plan in accordance with established practices and standards.
6. Ensure all required radiation safety principles are implemented and followed to ensure the safety of the patients and team members.
7. Educate patients about the side effects of treatment, management of toxicity as per departmental protocol and pre-treatment preparation.
8. Contribute to quality management and clinical education.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Radiotherapy from a recognised institution.
2. Current license from home country and/or place of work as a Therapeutic Radiographer or equivalent.
3. A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate accredited by American Heart Association (AHA).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

1. At least 3 years' postgraduate experience in Radiation Therapy.
2. Relevant experience with linear accelerator simulators and/or CT and treatment planning systems and mould room techniques.
3. Experience with various techniques such as 3DCRT, VMAT, Gating, IGRT, SBRT, SRS etc.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and VARIAN applications.
• Radiotherapy equipment and techniques such as IGRT, IMRT and Respiratory Gating.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic will be an advantage).

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program. If you wish to grow with us, apply now and become a part of the Mediclinic Middle East Family.