Radiation Therapist

4 weeks ago


Andheri Mumbai Maharashtra, India Mandke Hospital Support Services Ltd Full time

**Job Title/ Designation**: Junior Technical Officer / Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer
**Department**:Radiation Oncology
**Location**: Mumbai
**Essential Qualification**: B. Sc & DMRT or Bachelor’s degree in Radiotherapy Technology
**Experience**: 2+ years of experience in relevant field

**JOB REQUIREMENT (SKILLS)**:

- To deliver accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy with mínimal supervision.
- To check prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient identification.
- To explain procedure to patient, means of communication during treatment and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment.
- To reinforce Radiation Oncologist's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care.
- To prepare room and equipment for patient according to prescription regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, lead protection devices, etc.
- To transfer patient safely to treatment couch, giving special care to catheters, intravenous drips, etc.
- To check daily treatment time and delivers prescribed dose.
- To maintain visual and audible communication with the patient during treatment.
- To maintain patient markings. To observe patient for unusual reactions and events and report accurate information to the nursing staff and/or Radiation Oncologist.
- To perform mold room duties.
- To perform simulations.
- To assist in tumor localization procedures, preparation of immobilization devices, etc.
- To assist in dosimetry procedures (i.e. Prescription calculations).
- To observe radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
- To obtain weekly port films and present such at chart rounds for review by Radiation Oncology staff.
- To perform and document daily accelerator warm-up and QA procedures.
- To maintain records of daily treatment
- To secure x-ray and lab reports as needed.
- To report erratic operation of equipment to Chief Radiation Therapist, Radiation Physicist and/or Bio Medical Engineer and concerned Radiation Oncologist.
- All important aspects, mistakes & mishaps should be immediately reported to HOD.
- To participate in academic activities of the department & organization.
- To be part of the Quality Initiative Improvement & protocols of the department & organization.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹500,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Rotational shift

**Experience**:

- total work: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person